S4040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 30, 2001 host of targeted races in our State Leg- cumbersome pitfalls or missteps in every study has concluded that not one islature’s lower house in 2000. Re- their accounting practices. She offers of the local species of wildlife has de- sources were scarce, and some would advice, counseling, and mentorship clined. Rather, every single species has say that so were our passions and that enhances opportunities for busi- thrived. Imagine the position the U.S. drive. Walter Heen has done a fine job ness growth and job creation which has would be in if Robert O. had listened to under trying circumstances. He was a had a positive impact on many fami- these skeptics. Everyone agrees that team player and a leader. He was the lies. we are too dependent on foreign point, and the man in the background. It is with great appreciation that I sources of energy, but imagine how de- I believe the greatest legacy Walter join with the community, the busi- pendent we would be if it were not for Heen leaves Hawaii’s Democratic Party nesses, the customers, and those who Robert O. Anderson. is a growing, committed group of know Susan Meidinger, to congratulate In addition to oil, Robert O. Ander- young Democrats, impatient and anx- Susan for being honored as a Small son’s other business interests have in- ious to make improvements and Business Advocate of the Year. I wish cluded cattle ranching, mining and changes, to make Hawaii the best place Susan enduring good fortune and pros- milling, and general manufacturing. He to raise a family, excel in a career, and perity in the continued pursuit of ex- has served on the board of directors of enjoy the most beautiful environment cellence.∑ the National Petroleum Council since and lifestyle in the world. He has f 1951 and has received numerous honors worked diligently to establish and em- and titles recognizing his extensive IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT O. power a new army of passionate young charitable and community work. He ANDERSON people to carry the Democratic torch has also served on the Board of Regents forward. ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, the of the New Mexico Institute of Mining Judge Walter Heen, and his family Institute of the North recently held a and Technology and currently serves leaders before him, have played a piv- ceremony to honor Robert O. Anderson on the National Advisory Board of the otal role in helping to shape the Hawaii and his lifetime of achievements. I, University of New Mexico Anderson of today. It is leaders like Heen who too, would like to add my appreciation Schools of Management, two fine insti- have helped to chart a collective for his many contributions to our Na- tutions in my home state. Robert O. course for Hawaii’s future, one that has tion. Robert O. has earned renown as a Anderson also founded the Inter- allowed our island to take full advan- petroleum executive, an environ- national Institute for Environmental tage of high technology, while not for- mentalist, a diplomat, a rancher, and a Development to further his lifelong saking our spirit of aloha. community leader. He began his career passion of preserving and protecting I rise today to commend my dear in the oil industry shortly after he the environment. friend, Walter Meheula Heen, for his graduated from the University of Chi- Once again I thank Robert O. Ander- lifetime of service.∑ cago in 1939. In 1941, he and his family son for his years of service to our State f moved to my home State of New Mex- of New Mexico and to our Nation. He ico after he acquired an interest in a has a true American story. His hard TRIBUTE TO SUSAN MEIDINGER small oil refinery in Artesia. Within six work and determination have produced ∑ Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise months, he had more than doubled the a proud legacy of accomplishments and today to recognize the many contribu- production of the refinery. Though his public service.∑ tions and services of Susan Meidinger innovation and experimentation was f of Aberdeen, SD. Susan is being hon- greeted with skepticism by many with- ored this week as South Dakota’s in the industry, Robert O. persevered THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES OF THE Small Business Advocate of the Year, and soon moved on to larger refineries, NEW HAMPSHIRE PERFORMANCE an honor for which she is very deserv- eventually becoming Chairman and CLUSTER ing. CEO of Arco, the Atlantic-Richfield ∑ Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. Susan is a valuable asset to her com- Company, all the while bringing robust President, I rise today to honor the munity. She is a member of the Amer- economic development and hundreds of Postal Employees of the New Hamp- ican Institute of Certified Public Ac- jobs to New Mexico. shire Performance Cluster, a group of countants, the South Dakota Society At Arco, Robert O. was instrumental dedicated public servants who have of CPAs and the Northeast Chapter of in bringing Alaska into the twentieth been recognized for exemplary perform- CPAs. century. In fact, Alaska’s history is ance of service duties. On April 3rd of While raising three children, she closely intertwined with Arco and with this year, The Postal Employees of the took on the challenge of starting her Robert O. Anderson. Under his leader- New Hampshire Performance Cluster own accounting firm. Through her ship, Arco discovered one of Alaska’s were recognized with the Postal Serv- commitment and dedication to her cli- greatest natural resources: the ice’s highest award, the Chief Oper- ents, the firm flourished. Susan meas- Prudhoe Bay oil field. As Arco devel- ating Officer Award for overall excel- ures her achievements not necessarily oped the Prudhoe Bay, Robert O. sur- lence in the area of customer satisfac- in the success of her business, but prised the environmental community tion. moreover, by the measure of how she by working with them to ensure that I was proud to have attended the can help her fellow businesses and cli- the pipeline was completed in an envi- awards ceremony in New Hampshire ents achieve their own personal suc- ronmentally responsible manner. last weekend, and was inspired by the cesses. It is not surprising, therefore, Throughout his career, Robert O. An- dedication and commitment of the that her services are sought after. derson has brought economic pros- award recipients. Despite the demands of balancing the perity to Alaska, while respecting and New Hampshire Postal Employees work of raising a family and owning a preserving its natural treasures. have been honored along with four business, Susan is an active participant In fact, the United States owes Rob- other districts in the nation receiving in her community. By regularly put- ert O. Anderson a special debt of grati- the Order of the Yellow Jersey Award ting her skills and talents to work on tude in our current era of energy cri- for Excellence in customer service. behalf of local organizations, she ses. The U.S. depends heavily on the This prestigious award is based on the strengthens local establishments and Prudhoe Bay oil field, which provides percentage of residential customers helps to promote growth and oppor- 25 percent of our domestic oil supply. who rated the postal service employees tunity in the area. When Prudhoe Bay was first discov- as excellent in four areas: overall per- Susan’s work with the Small Busi- ered, skeptics claimed that the U.S. formance, courteous and friendly ness Development Center is an excel- could do without its oil supply. They clerks, consistency of mail delivery lent example of why she is being hon- also claimed that the local wildlife and accuracy of mail delivery. ored for her work on behalf of Small would be irreparably harmed. And now, The Postal Employees of the New Businesses. By volunteering her time three decades later, the Prudhoe Bay Hampshire Performance Cluster have and expertise, she helps entrepreneurs area provides us with over 1.4 million provided dedicated service to the citi- to achieve their aspirations and avoid barrels of oil a day. And virtually zens of our state. The people of our

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A communication from the White Hampshire Performance Center in the eral, Department of Justice, transmitting, House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- United States Senate.∑ pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a f the designation of acting officer for the posi- nomination and a nomination returned for tion of Director, Community Relations Serv- the position of United States Parole Com- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. missioner; to the Committee on the Judici- Messages from the President of the EC–1654. A communication from the Chief ary. of Staff to the Acting Deputy Attorney Gen- EC–1668. A communication from the White United States were communicated to eral, Department of Justice, transmitting, House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- secretaries. the designation of acting officer for the posi- cancy and a nomination returned for the po- f tion of Commissioner, Immigration and Nat- sition of United States Parole Commissioner; uralization Service; to the Committee on the to the Committee on the Judiciary. EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Judiciary. EC–1669. A communication from the Sec- retary of the Federal Trade Commission, As in executive session the Presiding EC–1655. A communication from the Chief of Staff to the Acting Deputy Attorney Gen- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Officer laid before the Senate messages eral, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ative to the Commission’s operations and de- from the President of the United port of a vacancy and the designation of act- velopments for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Com- States submitting sundry nominations ing officer for the position of Director, Office mittee on the Judiciary. which were referred to the appropriate for Victims of Crime; to the Committee on EC–1670. A communication from the Acting committees. the Judiciary. Assistant Administrator of the Environ- EC–1656. A communication from the White mental Protection Agency, transmitting, (The nominations received today are pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy, the printed at the end of the Senate pro- House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a designation of acting officer, the discontinu- ceedings.) nomination for the position of Deputy Attor- ation of service in acting role, and a nomina- f ney General; to the Committee on the Judi- tion confirmed for the position of Adminis- ciary. trator of the Environmental Protection EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EC–1657. A communication from the White Agency; to the Committee on Environment COMMUNICATIONS House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- and Public Works. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a EC–1671. A communication from the Acting The following communications were Assistant Administrator of the Environ- laid before the Senate, together with nomination for the position of Assistant At- torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs; mental Protection Agency, transmitting, accompanying papers, reports, and doc- to the Committee on the Judiciary. pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in uments, which were referred as indi- EC–1658. A communication from the White the position of Deputy Administrator; to the cated: House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- Committee on Environment and Public mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Works. EC–1645. A communication from the Sec- EC–1672. A communication from the Acting nomination for the position of Assistant At- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Assistant Administrator of the Environ- torney General, Antitrust Division; to the suant to law, a report relative to Depart- mental Protection Agency, transmitting, mental activities; to the Committee on Com- Committee on the Judiciary. pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in EC–1659. A communication from the White merce, Science, and Transportation. the position of Assistant Administrator for House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- EC–1646. A communication from the Presi- Enforcement and Compliance Assurance; to mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a con- dent of the African Development Founda- the Committee on Environment and Public tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the An- firmed nomination for the position of Inspec- Works. nual Performance Report for Fiscal Year tor General; to the Committee on the Judici- EC–1673. A communication from the Acting 2000; to the Committee on Governmental Af- ary. Assistant Administrator of the Environ- fairs. EC–1660. A communication from the White mental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–1647. A communication from the Sec- House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in retary of Defense, transmitting, the report of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a the position of Assistant Administrator for a retirement; to the Committee on Armed nomination for the position of Solicitor Gen- Administration and Resource Management; Services. eral of the United States; to the Committee to the Committee on Environment and Pub- EC–1648. A communication from the Assist- on the Judiciary. lic Works. EC–1661. A communication from the White ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- EC–1674. A communication from the Acting House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- Assistant Administrator of the Environ- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, mental Protection Agency, transmitting, cancy in the position of Deputy Adminis- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and trator, Drug Enforcement Administration; to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Con- the designation of acting officer in the posi- the Committee on the Judiciary. sumer Products; Central Air Conditioners tion of Assistant Administrator for Solid EC–1662. A communication from the White Waste and Emergency Response; to the Com- and Heat Pumps Energy Conservation Stand- House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- ards’’ (RIN1904–AA77) received on April 25, mittee on Environment and Public Works. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a EC–1675. A communication from the Acting 2001; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- nomination returned for the position of As- ural Resources. Assistant Administrator of the Environ- sistant Attorney General, Office of Justice mental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–1649. A communication from the Acting Programs; to the Committee on the Judici- pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and Commissioner of the Social Security Admin- ary. the designation of acting officer in the posi- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–1663. A communication from the White tion of Assistant Administrator for Environ- report of a vacancy, the designation of act- House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- mental Information; to the Committee on ing officer, and the discontinuation of serv- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Environment and Public Works. ice in acting role for the position of Commis- nomination returned for the position of Ad- EC–1676. A communication from the Acting sioner of Social Security; to the Committee ministrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Assistant Administrator of the Environ- on Finance. Delinquency Prevention; to the Committee mental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–1650. A communication from the Acting on the Judiciary. pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and Commissioner of the Social Security Admin- EC–1664. A communication from the White the designation of acting officer in the posi- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- tion of General Counsel; to the Committee report of a vacancy and the designation of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a on Environment and Public Works. acting officer for the position of Commis- nomination returned for the position of EC–1677. A communication from the Acting sioner of Social Security; to the Committee Chair, Foreign Claims Settlement Commis- Assistant Administrator of the Environ- on Finance. sion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. mental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–1651. A communication from the Acting EC–1665. A communication from the White pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and Commissioner of the Social Security Admin- House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- the designation of acting officer in the posi- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a tion of Assistant Administrator for Water; to report of a vacancy in the position of Deputy nomination returned for the position of the Committee on Environment and Public Commissioner of Social Security; to the Member, Foreign Claims Settlement Com- Works. Committee on Finance. mission; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC–1678. A communication from the Acting EC–1652. A communication from the Sec- EC–1666. A communication from the White Assistant Administrator of the Environ- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- House Liaison, Department of Justice, trans- mental Protection Agency, transmitting,

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