[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING WILLIAM J. POST WHO IS RETIRING FROM HIS POSITION AS 
         PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate William J. 
Post, who is retiring from his position as Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle 
West Capital Corporation after 38 years of extraordinary service to the 
company. Since the beginning of his time at Pinnacle West in 1973, 
Bill's strong work ethic and ambition have earned him great respect, 
and have inspired others within the company.
  During his time at Pinnacle West Bill's leadership contributed to 
many important company milestones, including navigating a state push to 
deregulate utilities and then reshuffling when that effort was pulled 
back. Bill accomplished this without bankruptcy, new ownership, or any 
kind of employee reorganization. His efforts have made a significant 
and lasting impact on the company.
  Bill is well-known for his leadership abilities not only within the 
Pinnacle West Corporation, but in his community as well. Most notably, 
he contributed to the creation of the Greater Phoenix Business 
Leadership Coalition, which is comprised of regional businesses working 
toward stabilizing the economy. Bill is also involved in the United 
Methodist Outreach Ministry, Translational Genomics Research Institute, 
Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Arizona State University.
  On a personal note, like me, Bill is an alumnus of Tempe High School, 
where I also taught. I know the residents of our hometown share my 
pride in seeing a fellow Tempe Buffalo make such profound contributions 
to the community.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Bill Post's 
contributions to Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and his surrounding 
community, and wishing him well in his retirement.

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