[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10451]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


A TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JAMES W. DELONY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF 
                               ENGINEERS

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today and honor Colonel James W. DeLony of the United States Army Corps 
of Engineers. On June 13, 2002, Colonel DeLony retired after serving 
the people of this great nation for over twenty-eight years.
  James DeLony was a decorated officer, who spent his career ensuring 
that the freedoms the United States holds dear are protected. 
Throughout his illustrious career, Colonel DeLony was honored with the 
Legion of Merit Award, Bronze Star Medal, five Meritorious Service 
Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, two National Defense Service 
Medals, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Saudi Arabia/Kuwait Liberation 
Medal, two Humanitarian Service Awards, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air 
Assault Badge, and the Ranger Tab.
  As Commander of the Wilmington District United States Army Corps of 
Engineers, Colonel DeLony continued to serve the people by managing 
many civil works projects in southeastern North Carolina. Without the 
dedication and determination of Colonel DeLony, many of these projects 
would not have been possible. From the Wilmington Port to the 
Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender County beaches, his commitment has 
been unwavering and steadfast.
  We owe Colonel James W. DeLony our sincere appreciation for his 
twenty-eight years of committed service to our nation. His devotion to 
the people of the United States should serve as an example to us all.
  May God bless him and his family, and may God bless this great 
nation.

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