[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        1997 WORLD CITIZEN AWARD

 Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise join the Washington World 
Affairs Council in congratulating Ambassador Booth Gardner on his 
selection as the 1997 recipient of the World Citizen Award.
  The World Affairs Council is a 1,200 member nonprofit organization of 
business and community leaders with more than 40 years of experience 
bringing the world to Washington State. From the widely popular Public 
Programs, which includes the annual lecture series to the nationally 
recognized International Visitors Program, the World Affairs Council 
has been an instrumental force in bringing together varied and diverse 
cultures as well as exposing Washington State to changing political 
environments around the globe and the importance of international 
trade.
  Booth Gardner was first elected to public office in 1972 where he 
served 3 years as a State senator followed by election as Pierce County 
Executive in 1980. In 1984, Booth Gardner realized his boyhood dream 
with his election to Washington's governorship. A widely popular 
Governor, Booth was re-elected to a second term in 1988.
  As Governor of the most trade dependant State in the Nation, Governor 
Gardner was exposed on numerous occasions to the importance of 
international cooperation and negotiation. Trade missions to Europe and 
Asia allowed Governor Gardner to boost Washington's ties abroad 
creating new business, cultural, and educational opportunities.
  After completing his second term, Governor Gardner was appointed by 
the newly elected President Clinton to become the first U.S. ambassador 
to the World Trade Organization. Assuming the much deserved title of 
Ambassador, Booth Gardner played a major role in shaping this important 
organization and particularly representing U.S. interests. Throughout 
his service to the WTO, he carefully balanced the needs of the United 
States with the goals of multilateral cooperation. Ambassador Gardner 
set the standard for U.S. participation at the WTO.
  Congratulations Ambassador Booth Gardner. Your public service from 
Washington State to capital cities throughout the world makes all of 
Washington very proud.

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