[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 82 (Monday, June 22, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 MONTANA TECH FOUNDATION 1998 DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD--MR. DON 
                              PEOPLES, SR.

  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, it is my great pleasure to 
congratulate Mr. Don Peoples, Sr. of Butte, Montana for being 
recognized as the 1998 recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award 
by the Montana Tech Foundation.
  I have known Don for many years and his commitment to the city of 
Butte is certainly a reflection of his love for the All-America City! 
While serving as Butte's Chief Executive, Don lead a team of dedicated 
folks that revived Butte's economy after the loss of a major mining 
company in 1982.
  After serving ten years in that role, Don left local government to 
become a leading voice for the private sector. Today, he is President 
and Chief Executive Officer of MSE, Inc. MSE is now one of Butte's top 
employers.
  His company is currently working with the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration (NASA) on a variety of projects that will help 
launch the next generation space shuttle and other research projects. 
The United States Defense Department is also working with MSE to 
develop technologies for use in pollution control and cleanup. The 
company is also researching new methods for heavy metal and mine waste 
remediation projects.
  I believe that because of Don's tenacity, this kind of cutting edge 
technology is being tested in Butte, Montana.
  I also applaud Don's commitment to many other organizations and 
committees in the mining city. He continues to make a difference 
through his affiliations with the United Way, Carroll College, St. 
James Community Hospital, Butte Central Schools, and so many other 
worthwhile causes.
  I must also acknowledge Don's wife Cathy and their four grown 
children--Don, Jr., Tracey, Doug, and Kevin--as they celebrate this 
honor. I am convinced that their love and support have helped Don 
achieve so many goals throughout the years.
  I always say Montanans have very special qualities. Mr. Don Peoples, 
Sr. is truly a special Montanan and for that I congratulate 
him.

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