[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 E. DONNALL THOMAS MEDAL OF ACHIEVEMENT

  Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, I rise to pay special tribute to George 
and Jane Russell, two individuals who have made remarkable 
contributions within their business and local communities. The Russells 
will be presented with the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Award 
at a special celebration to be held on June 14 in Seattle.
  The E. Donnall Thomas Award is named after Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, 
Director Emeritus of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's 
Clinical Division and recipient of the 1990 Nobel Prize in Medicine, 
who pioneered bone marrow transplantation as a form of treatment for 
cancer. The guidance of Dr. Thomas and the work of his colleagues 
enables the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to save thousands of 
lives each year.
  George and Jane Russell truly represent the spirit of the E. Donnall 
Thomas Medal of Achievement: inspirational leadership in their company 
and community; a force for positive change; and dedication to service 
that puts their highest humanitarian principles into action. Together, 
the Russells have inspired a corporate culture of integrity, earning 
their company, the Frank Russell Co., the distinction of ``Best Large 
Company to Work for in Washington State'' by ``Washington CEO'' in 1994 
and the Better Workplace award from the Association of Washington 
Business in 1995.
  George Russell is a dynamic industry pioneer who has made an 
indelible mark on the investment world. As the founder of both the 
pension consulting business and Russell 20-20, a group providing 
investment opportunities for countries making the transition from 
command to market economies, George Russell has truly revolutionized 
the investment world. Jane Russell is credited as the visionary behind 
the Frank Russell Company's award winning success. As the director of 
corporate and community relations, Jane promotes a business environment 
based on mutual trust and respect.
  The Russells' community involvement and dedication to humanitarian 
efforts is unmatched. Jane has been the recipient of the Tacoma/Pierce 
County's Community Service Award and serves on the boards of the 
National Center for Nonprofit Boards, Washington, DC, the American 
Leadership Forum and the campaign cabinet of the Washington State 
History Museum. George is a founding member of the Executive Council 
for Greater Tacoma, a group of corporate and community leaders 
dedicated to the revitalization of Tacoma. Together, they cochair the 
effort to build the $38.8 million International Museum of Modern Glass 
on Tacoma's waterfront.
  I commend the efforts and the inspiration provided by George and Jane 
Russell. By awarding the Russells with the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of 
Achievement, the Hutchinson Center guarantees that their exemplary 
efforts are not overlooked and reaffirm our commitment to provide the 
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center the vital support it needs to 
continue its battle against cancer.

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