[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
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  HONORING RON MANESS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE 
                         PEOPLE OF MOORE COUNTY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ron Maness on 
his retirement as Moore County Airport Director.
  A native of Moore County. Maness displayed a deep passion for the 
skies throughout his entire career. After graduating from UNC Chapel 
Hill as a member of the Air Force ROTC, Maness joined the United States 
Air Force and flew the premier interceptor jet of his time, the 
supersonic F-106. As his Air Force career progressed, he was promoted 
to the Air Force precision flight squadron, the Thunderbirds, one of 
the highest honors an Air Force Pilot can receive.
  After his time in the military ended, Maness served as a pilot to 
U.S. Airways (now American Airlines) for 22 years. Much like his time 
in the Air Force, Maness' commitment to service and skilled leadership 
continued during his civilian career. Maness first became Moore County 
Airport Director in 2004 and would go on to serve in this role on four 
separate occasions. Each time, Maness set aside everything to answer 
the call to serve his community. Maness' dedication to service and 
constant willingness to step up when needed is commendable and 
inspiring. It has been an honor serving the people of Moore County 
alongside him.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Ron Maness on his 
retirement and thanking him for his decades of dedicated service to 
Moore County and our entire Nation.

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