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Commends Den Knecht for his distinguished career and meritorious leadership with the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation (JCEDF)

Recognizes Knecht's 32-year career at Ingalls Shipbuilding and Litton Industries, retiring in 2003 as vice president for communications and employee services

Acknowledges Knecht's service on the JCEDF Board of Directors since December 2000, including leading the 2002 Partners in Progress capital campaign that raised $6 million for economic development programs

Credits Knecht with instrumental leadership in the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission defense of Naval Station Pascagoula and subsequent diversification efforts on Singing River Island

Extends sincere wishes for Knecht's continued success and directs that copies be furnished to him and the Capitol Press Corps