[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6912]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     THE RETIREMENT OF DAVID WOLFE

 Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I bring to the Senate's attention 
the retirement of Mr. David Wolfe, the Deputy District Engineer for 
Project Management at the Memphis District of the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers.
  Mr. Wolfe held several positions during his 39 years with the 
District, including Assistant Chief of the Planning Division, Chief of 
the Information Management Office, and Chief of the Planning Division. 
He has served as Deputy District Engineer since 1994.
  During his time at the Memphis District, Mr. Wolfe initiated several 
projects unique to the District and the Corps of Engineers. The Grand 
Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas Project provides 
irrigation for agriculture and reverses the depletion of groundwater 
supply in central Arkansas. The Magnolia Street Project in Hickman, 
Kentucky is a soil-saving, bluff stability project. Serving as a member 
of the Mississippi Valley Division's Resource Management Board, Mr. 
Wolfe led the merging of Memphis District's Planning Division with the 
Programs and Project Management Division.
  Mr. Wolfe's outstanding technical and leadership capabilities have 
made him a vital resource for my office and the people of Mississippi. 
In particular, he should be recognized for his assistance to the flood 
control needs of northwest Mississippi.
  Upon his retirement on March 31, 1999, Mr. Wolfe was presented with 
the Bronze de Fleury Medal in recognition of his contributions to the 
Engineer Regiment.
  I know that all Senators join me in thanking David for his many years 
of service and in wishing him our best for his retirement.

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