[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 162 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S8046]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO LEW W. CRAMER

 Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize a 
dedicated business man, public servant and friend for his exemplary 
service in my home State of Utah. Lew Cramer will retire after a 
distinguished career building international trade in Utah and 
supporting exports for the United States.
  Mr. Cramer began his career earning a bachelor's and law degree from 
Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. It was many years later that he 
returned to co-found World Trade Center Utah, an organization which has 
been instrumental in Utah's economic success. Through the World Trade 
Center, Mr. Cramer connects Utah firms with new business opportunities 
around the world. It is thanks to the efforts of hardworking men like 
Mr. Cramer that, in this time of economic hardship, Utah is the only 
State in the Nation showing positive export growth year over year for 
the past decade. With the pioneering spirit of a true Utahn, Mr. Cramer 
has helped our companies take advantage of export opportunities 
creating quality, stable jobs in Utah.
  Before his time in Utah, Mr. Cramer spent many years in public 
service. He served as Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service 
during President George H.W. Bush's administration, directing the 
activities of 1,400 commercial officers at more than 150 embassies 
worldwide, as well as in 65 offices throughout the United States. 
During the Reagan administration, he served as a White House fellow, a 
Deputy Assistant Commerce Secretary and as the Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for International Trade.
  Mr. Cramer has worked extensively in the global telecommunications 
and broadband sectors, including serving as vice president for MediaOne 
International and US WEST, where he was responsible for their 
international government and multilateral financial institution 
relations and public policy for numerous wireless and broadband 
investments in more than 30 countries. Mr. Cramer shares his vast 
experience through education. He has taught international business at 
Georgetown University and the University of Southern California.
  I would like to wish my friend the very best in his retirement and to 
profoundly thank him for his exemplary record of service to Utah and to 
our Nation.

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