[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S5525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          TRIBUTE TO KRYS BART

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Krys 
Bart, president and CEO for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. After 14 
years as president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority and 
directing operations at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, RNO, Krys is 
retiring. She has demonstrated commendable leadership during her tenure 
and service to the people of the State of Nevada.
  As the principal director of Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Krys 
has established a reputation for efficiency and excellence. Her role 
required her to manage a multi-million dollar budget, and under her 
leadership, Reno-Tahoe International Airport has twice been recognized 
by the Air Transport Research Society as one of the five most efficient 
airports in North America. She was named the 2007 Airport Director of 
the Year by the Airport Revenue News Magazine, and her dedication to 
the aviation industry has earned her the Distinguished Service Award 
from the American Association of Airport Executives, AAAE.
  Her dedication as a business executive is no less impressive. In 
2004, Krys was named one of the seven most respected CEOs in Nevada by 
the Nevada Business Journal, and was inducted into the Reno Business 
Leaders Hall of Fame the following year. Krys is also heavily involved 
in her local community, serving on the board of directors for the 
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, as well as on the 
Nevada Humane Society Board.
  I want to thank Krys for her many lasting contributions to aviation 
and air travel in the State of Nevada, as well as for her dedicated 
efforts in business and community development. I congratulate her on 
the special occasion of her retirement, and join with all Nevadans in 
wishing her many successful and fulfilling years to come.

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