[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




A TRIBUTE TO COLONEL CHARLES R. ALEXANDER, JR. UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS 
                              OF ENGINEERS

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 2003

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today and honor Colonel Charles R. ``Ray'' Alexander, Jr. of the United 
States Army Corps of Engineers. On July 14, 2005, Colonel Alexander 
will retire after serving the people of this great nation for over 
twenty-three years.
  Ray Alexander was a decorated officer, who spent his career ensuring 
that the freedoms the United States holds dear are protected. 
Throughout his illustrious career, Colonel Alexander was honored with 
the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, 
the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the 
Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed 
Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Parachutist and Air Assault Badge, and 
Joint Specialty Officer.
  As Commander of the Wilmington District of the United States Army 
Corps of Engineers, Colonel Alexander continued to serve the people by 
managing many civil works projects in southeastern North Carolina. 
Without the dedication and determination of Colonel Alexander, many of 
these projects would not have been possible. From the Wilmington Port 
to the Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender County beaches, from the 
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to our many shallowdraft inlets, his 
commitment has been unwavering and steadfast.
  We owe Colonel Charles R. ``Ray'' Alexander our sincere appreciation 
for his twenty-three 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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