[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 6 (Saturday, January 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E31]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM R. HEWLETT

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, January 20, 2001

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary American, and a highly distinguished constituent of 
California's 14th Congressional District--Bill Hewlett, who will 
forever be remembered as a pioneer of high technology and the co-
founder of one of the most influential companies of all time--Hewlett-
Packard. Bill Hewlett passed away January 12, 2001, leaving a legacy of 
unparalleled and extraordinary achievement. Bill Hewlett created a 
business style and formula for success that became a prototype for 
Silicon Valley and American business. Armed with little more than an 
idea and $538, he and his partner David Packard, created what would 
grow to become a multimillion dollar enterprise. Together, they 
fashioned a revolutionary management style that has served as a model 
for companies both small and large.
  Bill Hewlett was also a great philanthropist, giving tens of millions 
of dollars to environmental, educational and humanitarian causes. In 
1966, he began the foundation which bears his name, helping to support 
charitable endeavors in the performing arts, education, the 
environment, conflict resolution and many other areas.
  In 1985, President Reagan awarded Bill Hewlett the National Medal of 
Science, the highest science honor in our nation. He served on many 
Boards, including the Stanford Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation 
Hospital, the Drug Abuse Council in Washington, D.C. and the Carnegie 
Institution of Washington. History will elevate Bill Hewlett to the 
pantheon of American inventors that include Thomas Edison and Henry 
Ford. His vision, his unparalleled creativity, and his unique 
leadership will forever distinguish him as one of the foremost 
technological icons of all time.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
great and good man, and offer the condolences of the entire House of 
Representatives to the Hewlett family.