[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN T. WATTS

 Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I wish to honor John T. Watts. 
Tommy, as he is known to his friends and colleagues, is a friend of 
mine. I know he is so proud of his three children, six grandchildren, 
and five great-grandchildren. It is notable that his daughter Kimberly 
is married to former U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp.
  A native of Old Hickory, TN, Tommy moved to my hometown of 
Chattanooga, TN, at the age of 10. After graduating from Red Bank High 
School, he attended Tennessee Tech University. He returned to 
Chattanooga and began working for Southern Champion Tray in 1976.
  During his 38 years of service to Southern Champion Tray, Tommy 
served in a variety of capacities, including as a plant supervisor and 
most recently, as structural design manager. Winning numerous design 
awards in the paper and box industry, his designs can be found in local 
companies such as Chattanooga Bakery and Top Flight. He distinguished 
himself within the company by being the only employee to work in all 
three company locations--two in Chattanooga and one in Mansfield, TX. I 
wish him and his family all the best as he finishes his impressive 
career at the end of this month.

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