[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 144 (Monday, December 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S JOHN 
                               HUTCHINSON

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 1, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to recognize Mr. 
John Hutchinson upon the occasion of his retirement from Gulf Power 
Company, a Southern Company, as the Director of Community and Economic 
Development. For more than two decades, Mr. Hutchinson has served the 
Northwest Florida community, and I am pleased to honor his 
achievements.
  A graduate of Louisiana State University, Mr. Hutchinson held various 
roles throughout his career in the utility industry, which spanned 32 
years, and included Mississippi and Southern Company Services. As part 
of Gulf Power, he worked tirelessly with local, regional, and state 
economic development organizations to help grow the company into what 
it is today. Without question, when one looks at the success of Gulf 
Power, one does not have to look too far to learn of the impact Mr. 
Hutchinson has made on the company.
  Through his dedicated efforts, Mr. Hutchinson helped bolster the 
company's job creation, strengthen community relationships and support 
charitable and civic programs. As Director of Corporate Communications 
for 22 years, Mr. Hutchinson ensured that Gulf Power stayed connected 
with the community that it served. His unwavering commitment was 
particularly important during some of the most challenging times, 
including Hurricane Ivan, which devastated the Gulf Coast, and, in 
2009, he was recognized for his success when he was named the 
Communicator of the Year by the Florida Public Relations Association.
  In addition to serving the needs of Gulf Power's consumers, Mr. 
Hutchinson helped promote economic growth and opportunity for Northwest 
Floridians through his work with Enterprise Florida and Florida's Great 
Northwest, where he worked with economic development organizations to 
help bring new businesses to the area and help local businesses expand 
and hire new employees.
  In addition to his myriad professional accomplishments, Mr. 
Hutchinson also serves an integral role in the success of the Gulf 
Coast's civic community through his leadership and volunteer work. Mr. 
Hutchinson currently serves as the Community Economic Development 
Association President, Chairman of the University of West Florida 
Foundation, and he is a member of the executive committee for Florida's 
Great Northwest. As a result of his work in the community, Mr. 
Hutchinson has achieved numerous awards, including the Pensacola Area 
Chamber of Commerce's Community Leader of the Year, as well as its 
Volunteer of the Year.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to recognize Mr. 
John Hutchinson for his achievements and service to the Gulf Coast 
community. My wife Vicki and I wish John and his wife Nancy all the 
best in his retirement.

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