[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING COL. RICHARD J. MURASKI, JR.'S SERVICE TO FORT WORTH AND 
                                AMERICA

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2015

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Deputy Commander of 
the Southwestern Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Colonel 
Richard J. Muraski, Jr.
   Colonel Muraski is retiring after a long and impressive career in 
the Army. In Fort Worth we are particularly grateful for his work on 
the Trinity River Vision, which is a vital part of Fort Worth's future.
   He played a critical role in the implementation of the highest 
standard of Flood Risk Management. His programmatic approach and 
respect for others fostered excellent communication and solutions.
   Colonel Muraski led the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth 
District Staff in the planning, engineering and design of the existing 
Fort Worth floodway and the new Central City Project.
   Colonel Muraski is a native of Kansas City, MO, and earned a 
Bachelor's degree in Geology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio 
and a Master of Science degree in Geodetic Sciences from Purdue 
University.
   During his career he has served in a variety of operational, command 
and staff assignments in the United States and overseas. He deployed 
with a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency support team to 
Afghanistan and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and 
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
   Colonel Muraski assumed command of the 588th Engineer Battalion in 
June 2004. Under the Army's modular reorganization, he transformed the 
588th into the Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade. The battalion 
deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in November 2005 and was 
responsible for the majority of Babil Province, conducting combat 
operations along with training Iraqi security forces.
   The City of Fort Worth and our country owe Colonel Muraski a debt of 
gratitude for his work.

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