[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1153-E1154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING MR. KEN TUCKER ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. MO BROOKS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2020

  Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Ken Tucker on his retirement from Boeing.
  An Alabama native and alumnus of the University of Alabama, Ken 
earned his bachelor's degree in American Studies and History in 1982 
and his master's degree in Administrative Science in 1984. Ken began 
his career as Director of Governmental Relations for the University of 
Alabama in Huntsville. In 1988, Ken joined Boeing as a Public Affairs 
Specialist.
  Ken held several positions at Boeing, including Community and 
Education Relations Specialist, Government and Community Affairs 
Manager, and State and Local Government Relations Manager. He concluded 
his distinguished career serving as Boeing's Director of State and 
Local Government Operations for the Southeast Region.
  Ken contributed to the success of significant space and defense 
programs, including Ground-based Midcourse Defense, Space Launch 
System, International Space Station, Delta Launch Vehicles, Starliner 
Commercial Crew capsule, and Space Shuttle, to name a few.
  Ken fostered workforce development through enhancing STEM education 
in the Southeast. Notably, he helped establish aerospace technician 
training programs at Calhoun Community College and at Nunez Community 
College.
  Ken selflessly contributes to several professional and civic 
organizations throughout Alabama. He is an active member of the 
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the 
Business Council of Alabama, the Public Affairs Research Council of 
Alabama, and the Alabama Center for Productivity.

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  Madam Speaker, Ken Tucker's tireless work over the past 32 years has 
made America a stronger more secure nation. I wish Ken the very best as 
he embarks on this next stage of life.

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