[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12901]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PAUL E. HALL

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Paul E. Hall of Viper, Kentucky, whose tireless efforts and trusted 
partnerships have improved the basic infrastructure and quality of life 
for people living in the Kentucky River area of southeastern Kentucky.
  In 1993, Paul Hall began working at the Kentucky River Area 
Development District, KRADD. His exemplary Leadership and visionary 
skills were highly noted amongst peers and 3 years later, he was 
appointed executive director. Since then, Paul has been a vital voice 
for the leaders of the same rural, impoverished cities and counties, as 
well as our beloved Appalachian region. Paul has served on the Kentucky 
Appalachian Commission, served as chairman of the Kentucky Association 
of District Directors and as the Kentucky representative on the 
Development District Association of Appalachia.
  Before working with KRADD, Paul spent 24 years in the mining industry 
where his duties spanned every position ranging from equipment operator 
to vice president and general manager of Diamond Shamrock Coal Company, 
Falcon Coal Division. It was his experience in the coal industry that 
provided him the foresight and understanding to work on behalf of 
counties that depend on our rich natural resource.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Paul E. 
Hall for his dedication and service to the leaders and families of 
eastern Kentucky.

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