July 22, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 123 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JOEL WARHURST

 Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, today, I wish to honor COL Joel 
Warhurst as he relinquishes command of the Anniston Army Depot, 
effective on July 25, 2019. In July 2017, Colonel Warhurst became the 
35th commander of the depot. His command tenure oversaw an annual $850 
million operating revenue and led a workforce consisting of 2,800 
people. He has devoted over 20 years of loyal service to our country 
and has acquired important leadership positions and notable 
recognitions along the way.
  Colonel Warhurst is a graduate of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for 
National Security and Resource Strategy at Fort McNair, VA. He holds a 
bachelor of science degree in industrial technology from the Technical 
University in Cookeville, TN, and a master of science degree in 
logistics management from the Florida Institute of Technology in 
Melbourne, FL. He is decorated with a Bronze Star Medal, which is the 
fourth highest individual military award.
  Thank you, Colonel Warhurst, for your dedication to our Nation and 
for a job well done serving at the Anniston Army Depot. Your tenure as 
commander will be remembered by your remarkable leadership. The 
commitment you have shown during your time in Alabama is inspiring, and 
your command serves as an example for Alabamians, as well as Americans, 
from all across the country.
  I join Colonel Warhurst's friends, family, and colleagues in wishing 
him the best of luck as he transitions into a new chapter of his life, 
and I thank him for his commitment to Alabama and to the United 
States.

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