[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 117 (Thursday, August 18, 1994)]
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  STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF HAROLD J. CREEL, JR., TO BE FEDERAL 
                         MARITIME COMMISSIONER

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I am pleased that the Senate has 
approved Harold J. Creel to be a Member of the Federal Maritime 
Commission [FMC]. I have known Hal for nearly 5 years, and I assure my 
colleagues that he will bring significant experience and enthusiasm to 
this important position.
  Hal has an impressive background. The FMC will be gaining the 
services of an individual with exceptional understanding of this 
nation's maritime industry. Hal, a South Carolina native, is currently 
serving as senior counsel to the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the 
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Prior to his 
service on the committee, he served for 6 years as attorney/adviser for 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] of the 
Department of Commerce, 1983-89. From 1982 to 1983, Hal was an 
associate attorney with Courtenay, Forstall, Grace, and Hebert in New 
Orleans.
  Mr. Creel received a bachelor's degree in political science from 
Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, in 1979 and a law degree from the 
University of South Carolina Law School, (J.D. 1982).
  I believe that the President has made a very wise choice in 
nominating Hal Creel for this position. Hal is capable, intelligent, 
easy to work with, and a person of integrity. He knows the Hill, 
maritime issues, and the regulatory process well. Hal has rendered 
invaluable service to me and the Commerce Committee, and I know he will 
do the same for the FMC. He is well-qualified and well-suited for his 
new position and he will do an outstanding job.
  The FMC's gain is our loss. However, I take comfort in the fact that 
I, and the rest of my colleagues, will continue our relationship with 
Hal, although in a different capacity.
  I thank my colleagues for their support for Hal Creel's nomination.

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