[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF JOE SCALLORNS' RETIREMENT

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, it is with profound gratitude that I rise 
today as Missouri's Fifth Congressional District celebrates the 
decades-long career of an individual who has gone above and beyond for 
the people of Missouri and the men and women of our armed forces: Mr. 
Joe Scallorns. Joe's dedication to his community is truly exemplary. 
Through more than thirty years as a community banker, enthusiastic 
support for America's military as an Air Force Civic Leader, and as a 
board member of several community organizations, Joe has always put the 
needs of others ahead of his own.
  Before he began his distinguished career, Joe was a student at the 
University of Missouri and Rutgers University, where he studied 
business, finance, and banking. Recognized for his exceptional 
leadership abilities, Joe went on to serve as the President and CEO of 
the Farmers and Traders Bank in California, Missouri. His educational 
background, industry knowledge, and professional experience have proved 
useful and insightful during his time as a board member for the 
Whiteman Air Force Base Community Council, the Civic Leaders Group of 
Air Force Global Strike Command, and the Whiteman Area Leadership 
Council. As a founding member of the Army and Navy Club in Washington, 
D.C., a board member for the Strategic Deterrent Coalition, and 
President Emeritus of both groups, Joe has helped bridge the divide 
between the members of our nation's military and the civilian 
population they faithfully protect.
  Joe's commitment to our armed forces is demonstrated in his numerous 
honors: the Secretary of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service 
Award, the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation, and his designation as 
Honorary Chief Master Sergeant by Whiteman Air Force Base. His devotion 
and leadership, though, has extended to all manner of causes: the 
Rotary Club, the American Bankers Association, and the Missouri Girls 
Town Foundation. You name it, and Joe has played a role in it, all 
across our district. These deserved achievements are a testament to his 
love and passion for giving back.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
Joe for his tremendous accomplishments, his wisdom, and his tireless 
community service. His enthusiasm is infectious; his service is a model 
for all of us. I speak with the voice of Missouri's entire Fifth 
District as we say a heartfelt ``thank you'' to Mr. Joe Scallorns. I 
congratulate Joe on reaching the next chapter of his life. I wish him 
health and happiness in his well-earned retirement.

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