[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E98]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MR. DALE GREER

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2026

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Mr. 
Dale Greer upon his retirement and to commend him for a lifetime of 
service to the Cullman community and the State of Alabama. Over the 
course of more than three decades in economic development, Mr. Greer 
has helped shape the future of Cullman County through his steady 
leadership, dedication to public service, and commitment to creating 
opportunities for others.
  Mr. Greer was born in Birmingham and moved to Cullman with his family 
more than 50 years ago. Cullman has been his home ever since, and his 
career reflects a deep and lasting investment in the place and people 
he has served.
  Throughout his professional life, Mr. Greer earned a reputation as 
someone who could be trusted to bring people together, solve problems, 
and make progress happen. In addition to his work in economic 
development, he also served the community in many roles over the years, 
including time spent working at the local electric cooperative and 
Chamber of Commerce, as well as earlier work as a newspaper reporter 
and managing editor--experiences that helped shape his understanding of 
the community he would go on to serve so faithfully.
  Mr. Greer's influence can be seen through his involvement with 
numerous civic and community organizations. He has served as a founding 
member of the Board of Directors for the Cullman Parks & Recreation 
Foundation, contributed to the Cullman Rotary Club, and supported 
Wallace State Community College through the Future Foundation and 
Alumni Association. He also served on the Cullman Area Chamber of 
Commerce Board of Directors and helped establish the Leadership Cullman 
program, as a member of its first graduating class.
  Mr. Greer's service has extended beyond Cullman as well. He served as 
Past President of the Economic Development Association of Alabama and 
was appointed to the Alabama Workforce Council, where he served as 
Chairman. He also represented Alabama through the Southern Economic 
Development Council and was later named an Honorary Life Member.
  Among Mr. Greer's many accomplishments, he helped develop the 
Operation Round-up Program for the Cullman Electric Cooperative and 
Cullman Power Board, an initiative that has generated millions of 
dollars to support students by allowing customers to round up their 
bills to the next highest dollar. He also served as the project manager 
for the Duck River Dam and Reservoir Project, which helped secure 
Cullman's water source for the next 100 years and stands as one of the 
most significant long-term infrastructure achievements for the region.
  Mr. Greer has also demonstrated a lifelong commitment to professional 
growth and excellence. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma 
Economic Development Institute, completed coursework at Georgia Tech, 
and attended the Intensive Economic Development Course at Auburn 
University. He is also a graduate of Wallace State Community College 
and Athens State University.
  Retirement marks the close of one chapter and the beginning of 
another, but the impact of Dale Greer's work will continue to be felt 
for decades to come. His leadership, service, and devotion to Cullman 
County have left an enduring legacy that will benefit families, 
businesses, and future generations.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize Mr. Greer's family, who 
has supported him throughout his distinguished career and years of 
service. Dale is married to his wife, Larraine, and together they are 
proud parents to Jeremy Greer, Cory Greer, Casey Link, Alex Boike and 
Brandon Boike. Mr. Greer also has seven grandchildren.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Dale Greer on 
his retirement, and I extend my sincere gratitude to him for his many 
years of service to our community and our great State of Alabama.