[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 604 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 604

Recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. Britt ``Max'' Mayfield, 
Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center 
                          upon his retirement.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2006

    Mr. Nelson of Florida (for himself, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Inouye, Ms. 
 Landrieu, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Shelby, Mr. DeMint, 
  Mr. Cochran, and Mr. Martinez) submitted the following resolution; 
     which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                             Transportation

                           November 16, 2006

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION



Recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. Britt ``Max'' Mayfield, 
Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center 
                          upon his retirement.

Whereas Mr. Britt ``Max'' Mayfield is known as the ``Walter Cronkite of 
        Weather'', trustworthy, calming, and always giving the facts straight;
Whereas Mr. Mayfield is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and a 
        nationally and internationally recognized expert on hurricanes, and has 
        presented papers at national and international scientific meetings, 
        lectured in training sessions sponsored by the United Nations World 
        Meteorological Organization, and provided numerous interviews to 
        electronic and print media worldwide;
Whereas in 2006, Mr. Mayfield received the Government Communicator of the Year 
        Award from the National Association of Government Communicators, a 
        national not-for-profit professional network of government employees who 
        disseminate information within and outside the government, as well as 
        the prestigious Neil Frank Award from the National Hurricane Conference;
Whereas in 2005, Mr. Mayfield received a Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious 
        Service from President George W. Bush and was named ABC Television 
        Network's ``Person of the Week'' after Hurricane Katrina;
Whereas in 2004, the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and 
        Supporting Research presented the Richard Hagemeyer Award to Mr. 
        Mayfield at the Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference for his 
        contributions to the hurricane warning program of the United States;
Whereas also in 2004, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 
        Suncoast Chapter recognized Mr. Mayfield with the Governor's Award, more 
        commonly known as an ``Emmy'', for extraordinary contributions to 
        television by an individual not otherwise eligible for an Emmy;
Whereas in 2000, Mr. Mayfield received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 
        National Hurricane Conference and in 1996 the American Meteorological 
        Society honored him with the Francis W. Reichelderfer Award for 
        exemplary performance as coordinator of the National Hurricane Center's 
        hurricane preparedness training for emergency preparedness officials and 
        the general public;
Whereas Mr. Mayfield and his colleagues have been recognized by the Department 
        of Commerce with Gold Medals for work during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 
        and Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and a Silver Medal during Hurricane 
        Gilbert in 1988;
Whereas Mr. Mayfield was also awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
        Administration Bronze Medal for creating a public-private partnership to 
        support the disaster preparedness of the United States; and
Whereas Mr. Mayfield is the current Chairman of the World Meteorological 
        Organization Regional Association-IV, which supports 26 members from 
        Atlantic and eastern Pacific countries: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors Mr. Britt ``Max'' Mayfield's commitment to 
        improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasting as Director of 
        the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center;
            (2) thanks Mr. Mayfield for his service, which has 
        undoubtedly helped to save countless lives and the property of 
        citizens around the world;
            (3) commends Mr. Mayfield's dedication to expanding 
        educational opportunities for State and local emergency 
        management officials;
            (4) acknowledges the critical role that Mr. Mayfield has 
        played in forecast and service improvements over his 34-year 
        career;
            (5) recognizes the unwavering support of Mr. Mayfield's 
        family in supporting his career;
            (6) wishes Mr. Mayfield continued success in his future 
        endeavors; and
            (7) recognizes the support and work of the staff of the 
        National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center during 
        Mr. Mayfield's tenure as Director of the Center.
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