[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17944]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DON MOSER

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 2003

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Don Moser for 
his 32 years of service as chairman of the Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 
Water and Sewer Board. He was appointed to the board on July 20, 1971, 
and retired on July 3, 2003.
  As a member of the Water and Sewer Board, Don was responsible for 
general supervision and control of operation, maintenance, and 
improvement and extension of the city's Water and Sewer Department. He 
has been a key leader in developing the plans for building and 
enlarging facilities for both drinking water and wastewater treatment 
in my hometown of Murfreesboro. Also, his experience as a banking 
professional allowed him to provide sound fiscal expertise to the Water 
and Sewer Board.
  Don's role as chairman over the years has been instrumental in 
facilitating growth within the department. With the completion of 
Interstate 24 in the early 1970s, the department extended water and 
sewer service to the Murfreesboro interchanges and brought new 
industries and jobs to the city. During his tenure on the board, many 
new standards and upgrades were established to improve efficiency and 
service. In 1971, more than 27,000 people lived in Murfreesboro, and 
the Water and Sewer Department served more than 7,000 customers. Today, 
the department serves more than 27,000 customers, and the city has a 
population of more than 75,000. And the assets of the utility plant at 
the department have grown from $14 million dollars in 1971 to well over 
$196 million in 2002.
  Don has served his community in a variety of roles, including being a 
member of the city's Pension Committee since December 3, 1971. He has 
served the city under four mayors: Hollis Westbrooks, Joe Jackson, 
Richard Reeves and the current mayor of Murfreesboro, Tommy Bragg.
  Don has earned the respect of the entire community during his 
tireless service to the public, as has his wife, Jean, who has been a 
steadfast partner in all this. Don's leadership and work ethic will be 
sorely missed on the Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Board. I cordially 
congratulate Don on his distinguished career as a public servant and 
wish him well in future endeavors.

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