[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S6423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BILL CLINE

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I stand before you to recognize and honor 
Mr. Bill Cline for his dedication to the development and expansion of 
businesses in Nevada, across the United States, and throughout the 
world.
  Bill's leadership was essential to the establishment and growth of 
two U.S. Commercial Service offices: the first, in Las Vegas in 2001, 
and the second in Reno in 2004. The offices have assisted and continue 
to assist small- and medium-sized business in northern and southern 
Nevada expand their international exports of products and services. 
Bill has led international initiatives to develop strong, sustainable 
growth and improve international trade advocacy with the United States. 
These initiatives have endorsed green building, renewable energy, 
energy efficiency, water conservation and recycling, all of which hold 
great potential for U.S. exporters.
  Bill's dedication to his community is demonstrated by his 36-year 
commitment to public service, business development, and training. 
Though Bill retires on October 1, 2012, as director of the U.S. 
Commercial Service in Reno, I look forward to his continued 
contributions to the Silver State.

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