S7032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 18, 2002 years of his life to helping those less high-quality rifles, shotguns, pistols, HONORING REV- fortunate than himself, Major W. and revolvers that law enforcement ENUE COMMISSIONER STANLEY Wheelock. and sporting enthusiasts have come to ARNOLD Among his many accomplishments, expect. Ruger kept a watchful eye on ∑ Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. Major Wheelock has most recently the company as it prospered, building President, I rise today to pay tribute served as the President/CEO of manufacturing facilities in a number of to a colleague for his service to the Crotched Mountain foundation in New Hampshire’s towns providing work citizens of New Hampshire, Mr. Stanley Greenfield, New Hampshire and has for many. Arnold. previously served as Executive Vice I have found great friendship with After 19 years of service to New President/Treasurer of Franklin Pierce Ruger throughout the last years of his Hampshire Stanley will be retiring in College. Major Wheelock retired in life and continue to admire and cherish September 2002. His service as commis- June of this year. As part of his tire- the friendship that I have with his fam- sioner began in 1988 when appointed, by less service to others, Major partici- ily. He was not only a great husband then Governor, John Sununu. Prior to pates in the River Mead Retirement and father but a great businessman, becoming commissioner Stanley was Community as a board member; the American patriot, and friend. an auditor in the Department of Rev- Yankee Publishing, Inc. as a board It was an honor representing William enue. Praised by Governor Jeanne Sha- member; New Hampshire 2002 Health Ruger in the U.S. Senate and remains a heen as, ‘‘Essential in difficult and and Educational Facilities Authority distinct privilege in serving his fam- complicated policy debates,’’ . . . ‘‘Ar- ∑ as Board Vice Chair; and New Hamp- ily. nold has been a straight shooter shire Hospital Association as a Board f through the five years that I have Vice Chair. THE HOTEL worked with him.’’ Stanley has always The service Major Wheelock has pro- & RESORT CELEBRATES A CEN- strived to provide the best possible vided Crotched Mountain School was TURY OF GRANDEUR service to the people of the commu- doubtless a devotion to those that re- ∑ Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire’s. Mr. nity. ceive an education there. Crotched Lauded as one of Governor Shaheen’s Mountain School provides outstanding President, I rise today to congratulate The & Resort most trusted advisers, Stanley in- rehabilitative programs for students creased use of technology and estab- with disabilities in Kindergarten on 100 years of New England splendor. Located in New Hampshire’s White lished a unit to focus on businesses not through twelfth grade. His duty and filing tax returns. service are apparent through his love Mountains, The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort emanates the elegance It is an honor to represent Mr. Stan- and devotion for the students at ley Arnold in the U.S. Senate.∑ Crotched Mountain. and style of a bygone era. Beginning as More than doing an exceptional job, a dream of Joseph Strickney in 1902, f this superlative of Spanish Renaissance Major Wheelock is to be commended LAUD FOR DR. JOAN LEITZEL for his service to such a worthy organi- architecture quickly became the place ∑ zation. A man of better character, I to hobnob with poets, presidents and Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. rarely meet. It is an honor and privi- princes. Serving the wealthiest of pa- President, I rise today to pay tribute lege representing Major Wheelock in trons, The Mount Washington was the to the outstanding successes of a friend the U.S. Senate.∑ vacation resort of choice, finding ap- and colleague in the field of education, the President of the University of New f peal by epicureans of the era. The picturesque National Historic Hampshire, Dr. Joan Leitzel. CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND Landmark was once the meeting place As UNH’s 17th President, Dr. Leitzel ACHIEVEMENTS OF WILLIAM for more than 44 nations as they dis- began her term by renovating build- BATTERMAN RUGER cussed the creation of the World Bank ings, adding a diverse program list and ∑ Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. and International Monetary Fund in developing key buildings that provided President, I rise today to honor the life 1944. The formal signing of the Bretton needed space for classes and research. of a dear friend William Ruger, one of Woods International Monetary Con- Thanks to Dr. Leitzel’s work, the num- the greatest gun designers and manu- ference took place in the now historic ber of donors increased substantially to facturers in the nation. Gold Room located off the Hotel support the beloved University. Dr. Joining with Alexander McCormick Lobby. Leitzel also increased enrollment for Sturm in 1949 Ruger founded Sturm Continuing the opulence and gran- subsequent years. Ruger & Co., the largest firearms de- deur of the The Mount Washington A large portion of her success is at- signer, manufacturer, and distributer Hotel & Resort was at the forefront as tributed to her attention to the needs in the United States. At the time five entrepreneurs, Joel Bedor, Wayne of New Hampshire’s business by pro- Ruger’s company produced more vari- Presby, Jere Eames, Robert Clement, viding a quality professional work- eties of sport firearms than any other and Bill Presby, rallied to purchase the force. By working with businesses in firm in the world. Turning out his first property off the FDIC auction block in the area, Dr. Leitzel better prepares design in 1949, Ruger’s pistol soon be- 1991. This would be the first time since students for the competitive job mar- came one of America’s favorite hand Stickney that the property would be in ket. Dr. Leitzel more than doubled re- guns, still widely used by many gun the hands of New Hampshire owners. search funding from $43 million in 1996 owners today. One hundred years after the 250 mas- to $82 million in 2001 by making the re- Ruger would soon design a light ma- ter craftsmen began construction on search proposals more competitive. chine gun for the United States Army the grand hotel of yesteryear, The Greater funding from the state and and would continue designing and pat- Mount Washington Hotel & Resort car- forthcoming building projects help add enting dozens of guns throughout the ries on the timeless beauty and tradi- to the University’s prominence. It is so last 53 years. ‘‘Ruger was a true fire- tion of cordial service spanning the small accomplishment to steer a Uni- arms genius who mastered the dis- decades. versity to the level that has been ciplines of inventing, designing, engi- I recommend Joel Bedor, Wayne reached under Dr. Leitzel. neering, manufacturing and marketing Presby, Jere Eames, Robert Clement, I commend Dr. Joan Leitzel on re- better than anyone since Samuel and Bill Presby on their commitment ceiving magna cum laude status for her Colt,’’ said R.L. Wilson, a firearms his- to preserving the glory and vintage of leadership and for her many accom- torian and Ruger Biographer. ‘‘No one the early 1900’s in The Mount Wash- plishments that have put the Univer- in the 20th century so clearly domi- ington and for receiving the ‘‘Business sity of New Hampshire on track to a nated the field or was so skilled at ar- of the Decade’’ award by Business New successful future. I wish her all the ticulating the unique appeal of quality Hampshire Magazine. happiness life can bring in her retire- firearms for legitimate uses.’’ It is truly an honor and privilege rep- ment. Recently as chairman emeritus resenting these fine men in the U.S. It is an honor and privilege rep- Ruger oversaw the manufacturing of Senate.∑ resenting her in the U.S. Senate.∑

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