[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DAVID HERMANCE

 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I take a moment to pay tribute 
to David Hermance, who died in a tragic plane crash on November 25. 
David was the North American executive engineer for Advanced Technology 
Vehicles at Toyota.
  Many Americans may not know David's name, but they know his work. He 
was one of the most well- respected environmentalists in America. He 
was a pioneer--called the Father of the American Prius--who worked 
tirelessly to help explain the workings and benefits of hybrid and 
other advanced technology vehicles.
  David was an outspoken and passionate advocate. He championed 
advanced technology vehicles throughout his career at General Motors 
and Toyota and he earned a well-deserved reputation for being the most 
authoritative voice in America on hybrid technology. He helped me and 
many others better understand this new technology and its potential for 
creating a more sustainable future and a healthier world.
  David was instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of 
these new technologies to help protect our environment. His death is a 
loss for us all.

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