congressional_record: CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-2
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| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-2 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ERNEST J. KING | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E2347 | E2347 | [{"name": "Chet Edwards", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2347 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ERNEST J. KING ______ HON. CHET EDWARDS of texas in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give special tribute to my constituent and good friend, Mr. Ernest J. King of Temple, Texas. On January 2, 1999, Mr. King will retire from government service upon serving his country for forty-two years and nine months. Born in Palestine, West Virginia, Mr. King joined the Army National Guard in 1956 and served with distinction as a guardsman until 1971. In that capacity, he became a specialist in the Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules military fire control systems at Fort MacArthur, California. Throughout his tenure there, he earned various awards and commendations befitting his exemplary service in the Guard. Upon completing his military service, he began his twenty-seven year tenure as an electronics technician with the Federal Aviation Administration. His breadth of experience highlights Mr. King's service in the FAA. He received numerous citations for his dedication to excellence, often described in accolades from his superiors as having ``a can-do attitude'', ``a keen sense of personal initiative'' and ``a professionalism maintained at a level far beyond the call of duty''. Mr. King played an instrumental role in attaining the FAA's Best Regional Sector Field Office of the Year Award for 1974 and Best Regional Sector of the Year Award for 1981. He was also lauded for his efforts in the Panama Canal Zone. After President Carter signed the Panama Canal Treaty in 1978, Mr. King and his colleagues were charged with the air traffic and radar control transition from United States to Panamanian jurisdiction. They did this with particular distinction, earning high praise from the regional headquarters in Atlanta. The King family has resided in my Congressional district since 1981. My admiration and fondness for them run deep. Furthermore, I extend my sincere appreciation to Mr. King for his commitment and duty to his country for over forty years. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me today in recognizing and honoring a gentleman who has served his country and community well. ____________________ |