[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING MR. BARTLEY P. DURST FOR EARNING THE LABORATORY DIRECTOR 
                           OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2022

  Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to congratulate Mr. 
Bartley P. Durst for earning the Laboratory Director of the Year Award 
from the Federal Labs Consortium. Throughout a long and distinguished 
career, Mr. Durst has dedicated himself to the service of his fellow 
citizen. I rise today to recognize him as a community, state, and 
national leader whose example will continue to motivate and encourage 
individuals who share the same passion of making a better and safer 
place for their neighbors, statesmen, and countrymen.
  In his five years as director of the Geotechnical and Structures 
Laboratory (GSL), Mr. Durst has led the way for the development of 
technologies that emphasize structural resilience. GSL continues to 
take on some of the greatest civil and military engineering challenges 
around the world, in which Mr. Durst has successfully integrated his 
decades of experience and personal knowledge.
  The Modular Protective System, which employs technological 
advancements to safeguard American servicemembers overseas and citizens 
at home, is the clearest illustration of Mr. Durst's character and 
dedication. The MPS technology has led to a number of significant 
advancements that protect American troops and private citizens from 
weapons, projectiles, and explosions. These advancements have also been 
made possible by strong federal and private partnerships with the U.S. 
Department of State, often championed by Mr. Durst himself.
  It is my honor to recognize Mr. Bartley P. Durst for the many 
contributions he has made to create a brighter future for our state and 
nation, and I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in thanking Mr. 
Durst for his service and commitment to Mississippi and to the United 
States of America.

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