[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2049-E2050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO DAVID J. MANNING

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of David J. Manning for his 
dedication to Interfaith Medical Center and continued community 
efforts.
  David was elected Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs of 
KeySpan Energy in April 1999. He is the Senior Officer reporting to the 
Chairman, with responsibility for public affairs, government relations, 
internal and external communications, community development and 
altruism, corporate brand strategy, and environmental policy and 
operations.
  Before joining KeySpan Energy, Mr. Manning had been President of the 
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

[[Page E2050]]

since 1995. From 1993 to 1995, he was Deputy Minister of Energy for the 
Province of Alberta, Canada, the source of approximately 14 percent of 
the natural gas used in the U.S. From 1988 to 1993, he was Senior 
International Trade Counsel for the Government of Alberta, based in New 
York City. Previously, he was in the private practice of law in 
Alberta, Canada. Mr. Manning is eligible for admission to the New York 
Bar. KeySpan Energy is the 4th largest natural gas distributor in the 
United States, serving much of New York City, Long Island, Boston and 
New Hampshire. It is also the largest investor owned electric power 
generator in New York State, and operates the LIPA electric system on 
Long Island under contract. David is past Chairman of the Brooklyn 
Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Long Island Housing 
Partnership Board, and Coordinating Committee Co-chair of the current 
National Petroleum Council Natural Gas Study.
  Most recently, for his community service and contributions to the 
Interfaith Medical Center, David is receiving the Spirit Award for 
Excellence in Community Service from the Center.
  Mr. Speaker, David J. Manning has used his position as a national 
leader in the energy industry to strengthen and improve our community. 
As such, he is more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and 
I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable 
person.

                          ____________________