[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         FAREWELL TO DON BLISS

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 18, 1995
  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor and recognize Mr. Donald A. Bliss, who recently retired as the 
vice president, for U.S. West Communications.
  Mr. Bliss began his career with Northwestern Bell in 1961 as a 
splicer's helper. Working his way through the ranks of the company and 
across the country, Mr. Bliss served as northwestern's vice president 
for North Dakota and Nebraska service areas. Mr. Bliss and his family 
made Arizona their home in 1987 when he assumed his position as 
Arizona's vice president for U.S. West Communications.
  Through the years, Mr. Bliss has proven to be an asset not only to 
U.S. West Communications but to the State of Arizona. His activities 
have included serving on the Arizona Joint Select Committee on Revenues 
and Expenditures and the Governor's Office of Employment and Training 
Implementation Task Force. In addition, Mr. Bliss has been recognized 
with awards such as the Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty Award 
and the Center City Champion Award.
  In retirement, Don will continue to reside in Arizona with his wife 
Roxanne and plans to stay active in the community. Mr. Bliss will serve 
as a leader on the 1996 Super Bowl Committee and as an officer on the 
National Alzheimer's Association Board.
  Although a native of Minnesota, I am pleased that Don has chosen 
Arizona as his home. His leadership will be missed at U.S. West 
Communications, but we all look forward to his continued work in the 
community.


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