[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E185]
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                        HONORING G. RICHARD JUDD

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. CHRIS CANNON

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. CANNON.  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Richard Judd for 
his devotion and his dedication to public power and the residents of 
Utah. Mr. Judd has led the development and success of the Utah 
Municipal Power Agency (UMPA) and has set the benchmark for the level 
of service and professionalism that residents living in public power 
communities in Utah have come to expect. At the end of this year, 
Richard Judd will retire as General Manager of UMPA and his presence 
will be sorely missed.
  Since 1970, Mr. Judd has played a key role in the development of 
public power throughout Utah. He started his career with Bountiful City 
Power in 1970, where he was trained and certified as a Journeyman 
Electric Utility Lineman and later promoted to crew supervisor. While 
at Bountiful City Power, Mr. Judd also served as the Employees' 
Association President.
  In 1980, Mr. Judd became the Power Department Supervisor at Nephi 
City Power. There he was given the responsibility of creating a new 
department. He hired staff, established policies and procedures, and 
coordinated all improvements to the city's power system.
  While at Nephi City Power, Mr. Judd served in the organization and 
development of the Utah Municipal Power Agency, a joint action agency 
for six public power cities in Utah. He was made General Manager of the 
agency in 1987.
  Under the direction of Mr. Judd, UMPA set the standard for public 
power agencies in providing efficient service, a stable power supply, 
and a commitment to its member cities. During the recent energy crisis 
that plagued western states, UMPA members were the only utilities in 
the state and the greater western region that did not raise retail 
rates as a result of the outrageous market prices.
  Through committee testimony and service on energy task forces, Mr. 
Judd has provided expert knowledge to the Utah State Legislature and 
the Governor of Utah.
  As an unselfish supporter of public power, Mr. Judd has distinguished 
himself throughout his career as a devoted employee, an innovator, and 
a skillful leader.
  Therefore, I am proud to join with his many colleagues in extending 
my praise and congratulations to Richard Judd for his dedicated service 
to public power communities throughout the great state of Utah. I 
extend my most heartfelt good wishes for all his future endeavors.