[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 48 (Thursday, April 11, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S2585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CRAIG WARNER

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to honor a man who has dedicated his 
life to serving others, Craig Warner. Although this chapter of his 
career is coming to a close, his legacy in volunteerism will live on.
  Craig began his career in public service by joining the Peace Corps 
after graduating from Iowa State University. He spent two years in 
Lesotho, Africa, after which he became a recruiter for the Peace Corps. 
He then served for 16 years as a state program specialist with the 
ACTION Agency in the Tennessee State Office supporting VISTA and Senior 
Corps programs. In 1991, he brought his expertise to Nevada. When 
ACTION was replaced by the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, CNCS, Governor Bob Miller made Craig one of the original 
appointees to CNCS, where he served as the state director for more than 
20 years.
  Bringing his great sense of humor to every project he works on, Craig 
has been a mentor in addition to director. Craig is a warm and 
compassionate man with a kind heart, intent on doing everything 
possible to make life better for those seeking help. He has high 
expectations for projects and pushes to make sure they are done right. 
Even so, he is always ready to lend a hand and give advice to make sure 
projects are successful. Craig is an honest man who treats colleagues 
with respect, genuine kindness, and interest.
  Volunteerism is a vital component of every community, and I am proud 
to honor Craig for the tradition of service he has built in Nevada. 
Working with the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service 
since its inception, Craig has shaped the organization, now called 
Nevada Volunteers, as well as the way Nevada has served its community 
for the last 20 years.
  Craig is to be commended for his more than 40 years of service to the 
citizens of our State and to our Nation. He is an exemplary model for 
all Nevadans. I join in recognizing Craig and look forward to his 
future contributions.

                          ____________________