[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING CURTIS MOORE

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Curtis Moore of Missouri for the patriotism shown by him over the 
course of his military career as well as his many wonderful 
accomplishments completed during his civilian years. Throughout his 
long and illustrious life, Mr. Moore received many impressive awards, 
including a Purple Heart while serving in the Navy during World War II. 
He was also the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award 
presented by the Waterways Journal in 2014 for his work with inland 
waterway usage.
  Mr. Moore began working for Missouri Dry Dock & Repair Co. Inc. in 
Cape Girardeau, Missouri in the early 1950's as a welder and fitter 
before soon being promoted to vice president and general manager. He 
distinguished himself within the industry with his innovations for 
propellers that are used by inland towboats and barges and their repair 
process. He continued assisting and advising Missouri Dry Dock about 
propeller and other boat operation issues into the early 1990's until 
he fully retired in 2009.
  Mr. Curtis Moore modeled what it means to be a hard-working and 
patriotic citizen of our country and it is my pleasure to recognize him 
before the United States House of Representatives.

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