[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PHIL MOELLER

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                          HON. CATHY McMORRIS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2006

  Miss McMORRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Phil Moeller 
for being appointed and confirmed as Commissioner for the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission. He was confirmed by the Senate last 
Friday and will serve in this position through 2010.
  I have known Phil for over a decade and believe he has a unique 
background that will enable him to address the challenges and 
opportunities of our 21st century energy system. He is a native of 
Spokane, owns a farm in eastern Washington, and fully understands 
Northwest energy issues. Phil's work at the state and federal level, as 
well as in the private sector, has proven effective in his approach to 
solve problems but also strive to develop consensus on the most 
challenging issues.
  Phil maintains the highest ethical and personal standards of 
achievement and conduct. His work ethic, combined with his in-depth 
knowledge of energy markets, hydroelectricity, oil and gas, 
transmission systems and our overall energy supply makes him ideal to 
serve as a Commissioner for FERC.
  Phil served as energy policy advisor to former U.S. Senator Slade 
Gorton, and most recently served as the Washington representative for 
Alliant Energy Corp. He also worked for nearly 10 years as the staff 
coordinator for the Washington State Senate Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Telecommunications.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Phil Moeller for his exceptional 
work to protect and develop Northwest energy and wish him the best of 
luck as he begins his new position as Commissioner for FERC.

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