[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E99]
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                       RECOGNIZING IAN MONCASTER

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Ian 
Moncaster, the former President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of 
Seattle, Washington, for his leadership and achievements over the past 
eleven years.
  Mr. Moncaster has tirelessly devoted himself to enhancing the Seattle 
World Affairs Council's existing programs and deepening international 
conversations, helping Americans engage with and understand the world 
beyond our borders. Under Mr. Moncaster's leadership, over 1,000 public 
events were generated, including appearances by international notables 
ranging from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former 
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, to Nobel Prize winning economist 
Joseph Stiglitz.
  With Mr. Moncaster at the helm, the Global Classroom programs, with 
their focus on K-12 education, reached more than 23,000 teachers and 
students in the region. Additionally, the International Visitor 
Program, supported by the State Department, expanded from 500 to more 
than 1,000 international visitors per year, contributing an estimated 
$2 million dollars in economic impact to the community. More 
importantly, these programs have helped to break down stereotypes, 
prejudices and promoted greater understanding while building memorable, 
lasting relationships across the world.
  Last but not least, under Mr. Moncaster's guidance, two new 
initiatives, the World Affairs Fellows Program and the Young 
Professionals International Network, have matured to identify and 
cultivate ideas, talent, and leadership potential.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I honor Mr. Ian 
Moncaster. His eleven year tenure as the CEO of the World Affairs 
Council of Seattle has inspired and invigorated thousands of citizens 
in Washington State and around the world to realize a more secure and 
peaceful world through dialogue and mutual understanding. I wish Mr. 
Moncaster the very best on his future endeavors.

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