[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 24 (Friday, February 28, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO GEORGE BALD ON BEING NAMED THE ROCHESTER BUSINESS LEADER OF 
                                THE YEAR

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
commend George Bald, the economic development director for the Pease 
Development Authority and a Rochester community leader, on being named 
the Rochester Business Leader of the Year. I congratulate him for his 
record of excellence in business and community development.
  George Bald's record of achievement is certainly worthy of this 
outstanding honor. In 1978, he was elected mayor of Somersworth where 
he served until 1984. He had a bold plan for the Rochester area which 
spearheaded the development of a new municipally owned industrial park 
while utilizing an existing park. George's next endeavor was as head of 
the newly established economic development department where he became 
known for exceptional economic success. Through his leadership, 
Rochester was effectively promoted as an attractive business location. 
He also strengthened relations with existing industries. Thanks to 
George's efforts, Rochester became the corporate headquarters of 
Cabletron Systems and during his tenure thousands of new jobs have been 
created.
  George also helped establish a solid foundation on which the city of 
Rochester will continue to grow. From 1991 to 1993, he became city 
manager and in 1994, George was entrusted the position of economic 
development director for the Pease Development Authority. He served on 
the Industrial Affairs Council at the Chamber of Commerce and the 
Governmental Affairs Committee.
  His outstanding community support is demonstrated in his 
participation with the Heritage Trust and his service on several boards 
of directors such as the Frisbie Memorial Hospital, the Rochester 
Visiting Nurses Association, the Gafney Home and the Somersworth 
Housing Authority. George is a former vice president of the New 
Hampshire Association of Industrial Agents, a member of the American 
Economic Development Council and a director of the Northeast Industrial 
Developers Association. Equally important, his friends know him for his 
integrity and dedication and as a man who is willing to go the extra 
mile to help his community.
  I wish to congratulate George for his recognition as Rochester's 
Business Leader of the Year, and I am proud to represent George in the 
U.S. Senate. He has certainly earned this praise from the business 
community he has sought to help over the years. Congratulations 
George.

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