[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 186 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S8374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO NANCY BERGMANN

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, my colleague Senator Jim Risch joins 
me today in recognizing Nancy Bergmann's retirement after 26 years of 
dedicated and effective service.
  For the past 18 years, Nancy has represented the Idaho National 
Laboratory, INL, in promoting economic development, expanding 
technology business sectors and creating understanding about the 
nuclear and energy missions at INL. Nancy is a well-known and endearing 
figure in Idaho's high-technology business community. During her 
career, she has made a significant impact in helping small businesses, 
nurturing entrepreneurs, and aiding communities in increasing their 
technology business base. Previously, she initiated Idaho's Hispanic 
Youth Symposium while managing INL's diversity program in human 
resources, which also was recognized by President George H.W. Bush for 
excellence. With more than 30 years of involvement in serving United 
Way and community service, Nancy also has been appointed to more than 
25 boards and commissions, including the Idaho Rural Partnership, Idaho 
TechConnect, and many more.
  Nancy has also been instrumental in organizing regional economic 
development offices throughout Idaho. In addition to serving on the 
National United Way Board of America, Nancy has been named INL's Woman 
of the Year, Idaho's Business Woman of the Year, and 2008 Idaho 
Business Review Woman of the Year. On November 18, 2011, the Southern 
Idaho Economic Development Organization honored Nancy for a decade of 
support by establishing the Nancy Bergmann/INL Math & Science 
Scholarship, managed by the College of Southern Idaho Foundation.
  We wish Nancy an enjoyable retirement and a wonderful time with her 
family, including five granddaughters. We hope that retirement will 
provide Nancy with more opportunities to enjoy Idaho's magnificent 
sunsets. Congratulations to Nancy for achieving this milestone, and 
thank you, Nancy, for your outstanding service to Idaho 
communities.

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