[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 6, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H2337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING BOB YOUNG

  (Mr. WELCH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WELCH. Madam Speaker, I speak today to honor one of Vermont's 
outstanding civic and corporate leaders. Bob Young is retiring as 
president of Central Vermont Public Service Company, one of Vermont's 
largest and most respected companies.
  When Bob Young became president, that utility faced many challenges. 
He faced them directly: rising costs, transmission system upgrades, a 
customer base that wanted reliable power but green power. Bob Young 
succeeded in making CVPS an award-winning company. He focused on 
customer service and environmental concern and stewardship, proving 
that green power could be reliable and affordable. It was a team 
effort. His valued employees, his diligent board of directors and his 
shareholders, all were part of it. But the best part was wife, Vicky, 
who was not only at his side but oftentimes a step ahead.
  You served Vermont well, and on behalf of a grateful Vermont, Bob and 
Vicky, thank you for your service.

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