[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 12, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E197]
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                 TRIBUTE TO MR. ROBERT J. ``BOB'' LEWIS

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure 
that I rise to honor Mr. Robert J. ``Bob'' Lewis, Deputy Executive 
Director for Federal Relations of the National Association of Water 
Companies (NAWC). Bob retired January 10, 2003. Bob has had a very 
distinguished career providing over 32 years of leadership and 
direction in government and association service.
  Bob has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School 
and is a member of the D.C. and Michigan Bar Associations. Bob started 
his career in D.C. as a Legislative Assistant for Senator Robert P. 
Griffin (R-MI). He then went on to serve as a Staff Assistant to 
President Nixon on the White House Domestic Council; General Counsel of 
the Federal Trade Commission; partner at Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & 
Ingersoll; Vice President for the Pharmaceutical Manufactures 
Association; Senior Vice President for Federal Relations at the Tobacco 
Institute and Vice President for Public Affairs at the Generic 
Pharmaceutical Industry Association. Bob and his wife, Margaret, have 
two children and two grandchildren.
  During his time at NAWC, Bob was responsible for developing and 
implementing NAWC's Federal government relations strategy including 
both legislative and regulatory activities. As a senior manager, Bob 
also saw to the day-to-day operations of the association. Bob's 
dedication to these duties was a true asset to NAWC as well to those 
who worked directly with him. His honesty, fairness and integrity are 
of the highest caliber and, his concern for others is genuine. Bob 
completes his tenure at NAWC as the instrumental figure in carrying out 
the strategies that led to many important victories for the association 
and its members.
  Since my arrival in Washington, I have had the privilege of working 
with Bob in developing legislation that will help local water companies 
continue to provide clean, affordable drinking water. His effectiveness 
as an advocate on these issues is a true testament to his dedication 
and passion for his work. His professionalism will be missed, but his 
accomplishments will remain.
  Again, I would like to congratulate Bob on his career accomplishments 
and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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