[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 26 (Thursday, February 16, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JEFFREY J. DORKO

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to pay tribute to MG 
Jeffrey J. Dorko, deputy commanding general for military and 
international operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who is 
retiring from Active Duty service on Friday, February 10, 2012. As we 
reflect on the career of this exemplary public servant, I express 
appreciation for his distinguished and selfless service on behalf of a 
grateful nation. It is his sacrifice, along with the sacrifices of 
countless others in uniform around the world, which helps to keep our 
Nation strong and secure.
  Major General Dorko has accumulated more than 33 years of service to 
our country, and, more important, has amassed an impressive record of 
accomplishments. His military career began in 1978 as a platoon leader, 
company executive officer, and assistant battalion operations officer 
for the 299th Engineer Battalion at Fort Sill, OK. Over the next three 
decades, he served three tours of duty with the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers in Germany and was deployed in support of Operations Joint 
Endeavor and Joint Guard in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  From 2007 to 2008, Major General Dorko assumed command of the U.S. 
Army Engineer Division, Gulf Region, headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq, in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. And currently, as the deputy 
commanding general for military and international operations for the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Major General Dorko is responsible for 
the successful execution of more than $28 billion in design, 
construction, and environmental projects.
  I know Major General Dorko would want us to also recognize his 
family's many sacrifices throughout his exemplary career. Major General 
Dorko's dedicated service and sound leadership have served as useful 
examples to our men and women in uniform. I know my Senate colleagues 
join me in congratulating Major General Dorko and honoring his 
distinguished record of service to our country. I wish him the best as 
he embarks on the next chapter of his life.

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