March 13, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E381 welcoming and generous spirit, as well as School, Dina DaSilva—Stonewall Jackson its environmental stewardship. The company hundreds of pieces of political memorabilia, High School, Robert Donaldson—Stonewall also contributes more than $1 million per year drew roommates ranging from members of Jackson High School, Frank Dunn—Potomac to non-profit organizations throughout its serv- Congress to college interns from Luverne and High School, Gerald Fowkes—Gar-Field High ice territory, and it has been named in the top Morris, and everyone in between. Rick had no School, Frances Gabor—New Dominion Alter- 25 in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s list children, but referred to many of his renters as native Center, Sara Gill—Osbourn Park High of top Washington philanthropists for the past ‘‘his kids.’’ School, Scott Howard—Hylton High School, four years. I had the honor of working with Mr. Jauert Lynn Maletick—Bristow Run Elementary In its early years, The Washington Water for the last three years of his career. He School. Power Company built six hydroelectric facili- served as my communications director, senior Ashley Meyer—King Elementary School, ties, contributing to an era of growth for the advisor and dear friend. Mr. Jauert practiced Jeanine Mitchell—Buckland Mills Elementary company. Fast forward 125 years, hydropower the idea that politics is about improving peo- School, Donna Notarantonio—Pennington Tra- continues to bring countless opportunities to ple’s lives—he would always go the extra mile ditional School, Matthew Piette—Ronald Wil- the Pacific Northwest with Washington State to help someone. He ended every e-mail with son Reagan Middle School, Kristen Putman— getting over 70% of its power from this clean this quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. T. Clay Wood Elementary School, Jennifer and renewable energy source. Seeking to fur- ‘‘Not only will we have to repent for the sins Ramsey—T. Clay Wood Elementary School, ther diversify and expand, in 1983, Avista’s of bad people; but we also will have to repent Ramona Richardson—Coles Elementary Kettle Falls generating station commenced op- for the appalling silence of good people.’’ I School, Paul Rischard—Hylton High School, eration as the first utility-owned electric gener- have fond memories of Mr. Jauert pushing ev- Bethany Robbins—, ating station of its kind in the United States eryone around him to do whatever they could Amanda Taylor—Gainesville Middle School, constructed for the sole purpose of producing to make the world a better place, or to at least Alyssa Tice—Bel Air Elementary School, Wil- electricity from wood waste, or biomass. The put a smile on someone’s face. liam Watts—PACE West School, Nancy Wea- award-winning plant, combined with Avista’s Mr. Jauert moved to back Luverne in 2012 ver—T. Clay Wood Elementary School, Doro- legacy hydroelectric power projects, has con- after his diagnosis, but continued to be deeply thy Wright—Bel Air Elementary School. tributed to Avista being listed among the involved with politics. He was proud to be able Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join greenest investor-owned utilities in the coun- to travel to Washington one last time on Janu- me in commending the nominees for the try. That facility produces up to 52 megawatts ary 3, 2013, for Rep. Nolan’s swearing in Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award in of electricity—enough to power 46,000 homes. ceremony. We are all better off because of his Prince William County and in thanking them Supporting over 100 jobs in the region where life of service. Mr. Jauert, thank you for your for their dedication to our children. Their con- I grew-up, the Kettle Falls is generating station service and the wonderful legacy you left for tinued service will ensure that Prince William also greatly contributes to the economy in us to continue fulfilling. County st