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J. George Thon
J. George Thon
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Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in April 1975, George was a dedicated professional known for his technical expertise and his willingness to contribute his time and effort to the improvement of engineering practices, both in the companies he worked for and in the larger technical community. During his career, which stretched over five decades, George worked on more than 20 hydroelectric power plants, 33 dams of many types, I]
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He was in charge of design for thermal electric plants, nuclear power plants, and heavy industrial plants such as Dresden Nuclear Plant, Riddle Nickel Smelter in Oregon, and the Port Everglades Steam Electrical Station. And as a Bechte!
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touring many hydroelectric facilities before further shifting of political tides preclucled continued work in that country. George became an executive consultant and member of the senior technical staff of Bechtel's Hydro & Community Facilities Division in the micI-1970s.
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George was also concerned with the improvement of civil engineering and dedicated considerable time and attention toward that goal. He served on many ASCE committees including its Water Resources Coordinating Committee in the early 1960s, and he twice chaired its Power Division's Executive Committee, in 196~1965 and again in 1972-1973.
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