[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E139-E140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MIKE WALKER

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, the mark of a great community is found 
in its leadership. Hard working, always professional, and dedicated to 
long-term vision are the key qualities of a strong local leader. For 
the past 23 years, Brentwood, Tennessee has had the great honor of Mike 
Walker's leadership as City Manager.
  Mike Walker has a strong history in leading and leading well. Serving 
as the administrative head of Brentwood's municipal government, Mike 
has been responsible for full service government including a $60 
million annual budget and 250 employees. In addition to his outstanding 
service to the City of Brentwood, Mike's legacy of excellence reaches 
to Oak Ridge, Knoxville, and the International City/County Management 
Association.
  It takes a great number of talented people to keep a city running. 
Keeping such an excellent city like Brentwood on the right track 
requires more than talent; it requires excellence, dedication, and 
leadership. The City of Brentwood has been lucky to have Mike Walker 
leading the way. I ask my colleagues to join with me, Linda, Lauren, 
Evan, and Travis, in celebrating Mike's outstanding legacy of service 
and commitment.

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