[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15] [Senate] [Page 20770] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO ART DAWSON Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I honor Art Dawson of Rapid City, SD, for receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award for volunteering 4,000 hours to his community and to the Nation over the course of his lifetime. Art Dawson's outstanding service for others began in 1950 when he joined the U.S. Army. After 30 dedicated years in the military, Art retired as a lieutenant colonel in medical administration, but his desire to serve others continued. Following his retirement Art worked in the veteran's administration in California and volunteered for 7 years with the Red Cross. Art moved to Rapid City, SD, in 1996 and immediately became an active and valuable member of the Rapid City Community. Since Art moved to the Rapid City area, he has volunteered himself to countless organizations including the Humane Society, the Pennington County Sheriff's Department, CASA, and the Meals Program. His selfless devotion and faithful service to others and to his community is truly commendable. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Art Dawson for receiving this honorable award, and thank him for all his years of service to South Dakota and our Nation. ____________________