[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 151 (Wednesday, November 20, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S11728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RETIREMENT OF RON KING

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the 
upcoming retirement of Ron King, Director of Communications at the 
Department of Energy's Idaho Operations Office. The DOE Idaho 
Operations Office oversees manangement of the Idaho National 
Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, INEEL, and for almost 10 
years Ron has served, with distinction, as the director of 
communications.
  Ron's service to his country began with a career in United States 
Navy, which included various intelligence and administrative positions. 
After retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1979, Ron continued to work with 
the Navy as a Government and contractor employee. Ron's public service 
culminated with his service to the Department of Energy with posting in 
Montana and Idaho.
  As Director of Communications, Ron served as the interface between 
the DOE and various stakeholders such as State of Idaho officials, the 
Idaho congressional delegation, tribal governments, community groups, 
academic institutions and media outlets. In each of these groups, Ron 
is well-known and respected and the DOE has benefited from Ron's 
representation.
  Public service involves personal sacrifice, commitment to duty and 
hard work. Ron King exemplified these values during his service in the 
Idaho Operations Office. Ron will leave big shoes to be filled and his 
service will not be forgotten.
  I want to wish Ron and his wife Cindy all of the best as Ron leaves 
Government service.

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