[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 56 (Friday, March 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E720-E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. LEONARD K. PETERS

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                           HON. DOC HASTINGS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize one of the true leaders of the national 
science community, Dr. Leonard K. Peters. Dr. Peters came to Washington 
state in 2003 to assume the role of Director of the Pacific Northwest 
National Laboratory. During his tenure, the Lab oversaw an impressive 
growth in business and Len led the world-class PNNL staff to enhance 
relationships with research universities in the Pacific Northwest. Len 
has a long history of establishing successful public-private 
relationships in the science and education sectors.
  Dr. Peters came to PNNL from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 
University where he served as Vice Provost for Research and managed 
Virginia Tech's ambitious research portfolio with diverse projects 
ranging from biotechnology to transportation materials. Prior to his 
time at Virginia Tech, Dr. Peters spent almost twenty years at the 
University of Kentucky where he served as a professor and eventually as 
acting Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies. Dr. Peters is 
a distinguished manager and educator and an accomplished researcher in 
atmospheric chemistry.
  As Dr. Peters assumes a new role at Battelle, he will continue to 
lead and serve in the Tri-Cities area through community outreach 
programs. He is already actively involved in the region's educational 
community through his service on the Advisory Board for Washington 
State University's College of Engineering and Architecture, and the 
Board of Directors for Heritage University. Locally Dr. Peters chairs 
the Tri-City Industrial Development Council and serves on the boards of 
Kadlec Medical Center, the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties, 
and Junior Achievement of

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the Greater Tri-Cities. Dr. Peters is a committed leader who shares his 
tremendous experience and talent with the Washington state community.
  I want to recognize Dr. Len Peters for his leadership and vision 
during the past 3\1/2\ years at PNNL. On behalf of the people of 
Washington, I wish him all the best in his new position and say thank 
you for his continued service to our State.

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