[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO BILL MARX

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                        HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 1995

  Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday evening, October 26, 1995, the 
Council of Industrial Boiler Owners [CIBO] will pay tribute to its 
founder, Mr. William B. Marx, in honor of his retirement. I would like 
to join his family, many friends, and associates in honoring his 
distinguished career and the many contributions he has made to the 
industrial community and the energy industry of this great United 
States of America.
  Bill Marx was born in Easton, PA on December 20, 1923. He graduated 
with a bachelor of arts degree from Lafayette College in 1948, 
including 3 years as a first lieutenant in field artillery. He earned a 
masters degree from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy in 1949, and 
began working for the CIA in the Far East and other locations. After 
marrying his wife Marge 45 years ago, he returned to the States where 
he raised three bright and independent daughters. His career in the 
energy industry included TransAmerica, Babcock & Wilcox, and executive 
director of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association, finally 
founding the Council of Industrial Boiler Owners. In 1986 Bill was 
named ``Coal Man of the Year'' by the Washington Coal Council.
  In 1978 Bill saw the need for a voice to represent the highly diverse 
industrial energy user community to bring the facts of the industrial 
situation, the production base of the United States, to Washington to 
ensure the development of technically sound, rational and cost-
effective energy and environmental legislation and regulations. Bill, 
through his leadership, initiative, foresight, and perseverance in 
unifying this group, brought reality to the public policy debates on 
these issues; and, was instrumental in achieving the dual objective of 
maintaining a strong industrial energy base and simultaneously 
improving the environment.
  The task that Bill successfully accomplished was extremely important 
to the long-term economic health of the industrial energy community, 
and it helped improve the Nation's environment. His accomplishments are 
numerous and will benefit the United States in ways yet to be seen in 
the many years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me and my colleagues as we recognize, with 
honor and respect, Mr. Marx's contributions as he retires to enjoy the 
benefits of this great country he has helped promote and preserve.

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