[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S10639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM BAKER WOOLF

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, today I recognize the accomplishments and 
efforts of Bill Woolf, a longtime Senate staffer and tireless advocate 
for Alaska's interests. Bill will retire at the conclusion of this 
Congress and move to his family home on Marrowstone Island in 
Washington State.
  For nearly 30 years, Bill has been an advocate for and friend to 
Alaska's fishermen. A former resident of Juneau, he began work in 1977 
at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In 1983, Bill moved on to 
the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, where he became familiar with 
our State's fishing industry. Bill quickly established a far-reaching 
bond with those affected by and working in this important industry.
  For the past 20 years, Bill has worked in the U.S. Senate as a 
legislative aide--serving on the staffs of both Frank Murkowski and 
Senator Lisa Murkowski. Staff members like Bill are the backbone of 
this institution. They meet and work with the administration, State 
officials, and constituents, and they help those elected to Congress 
pursue initiatives which will serve their State and our Nation well.
  During the two decades that he has worked in the Senate, Bill has 
been a vigorous advocate for the people and communities of Alaska. 
Those who have worked with him have the deepest respect for his 
commitment and contributions.
  On behalf of our Alaska congressional delegation and all Alaskans, I 
extend our appreciation to Bill for his service. We wish him the best 
in his future endeavors.

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