[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 88 (Tuesday, June 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1373]
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  HONORING WALTER HAASE AS THE NEWEST ELECTED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL 
                             UTILITY GROUP

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Walter Haase for 
being elected to the board of directors of the American Public Power 
Association. Mr. Haase was appointed to this prestigious position 
during the association's annual meeting in Anaheim, California.
  Since the year 2000, Mr. Haase has served as the general manager of 
the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. He has seen the BPU through 
numerous modernizations and updates. Currently, Mr. Haase is working to 
create a brand new power plant to replace the existing one.
  To its credit, the nationwide association encompasses more than 2,000 
community-owned electric utilities allowing it to serve more than 43 
million customers.
  Jamestown's board was formed in 1940 and is a charter member.
  I am honored Mr. Speaker, to have an opportunity to honor Mr. Walter 
Haase for this noteworthy honor and for his innovations in the field of 
public utilities.

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