[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 174 (Tuesday, December 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BRAD ROBERTS

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 10, 2013

  Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brad Roberts, who 
recently passed away. Mr. Roberts' impressive career will surely be 
remembered by all. As the sponsor of H.R. 1465, the STORAGE Act, I am a 
strong proponent of energy storage and have had the opportunity to get 
to know this industry and the individuals who comprise it.
  Brad Roberts was a leader in this industry, serving for decades as 
the volunteer Executive Director of the Electricity Storage 
Association, which advocates for technologies that make our electric 
grid more resilient, cleaner, more efficient, and less expensive. Mr. 
Roberts worked full-time as the Power Quality Systems Director for the 
Power Quality group of S&C Electric Company.
  Growing up, Mr. Roberts was a graduate of Pensacola High School and a 
member of the Pensacola Fighting Tiger Band. During this time he had 
the opportunity to march in the Inaugural Parade for President John F. 
Kennedy. He then earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 
from the University of Florida and was registered as a professional 
engineer.
  Mr. Roberts began his engineering work as a systems reliability 
engineer in the Apollo Lunar Module Program at Cape Kennedy, and 
amassed over 35 years of experience in the design and operation of 
critical power systems. These systems ranged from single phase UPS 
systems to medium-voltage applications. His career grew to include 
senior management positions and the publishing of several technical 
papers and journal articles. Throughout his life he held many 
leadership positions in various organizations. In addition to his roles 
at ESA and S&C, Mr. Roberts served as the Chairman of the Institute of 
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power Engineering Society's 
Emerging Technologies Committee. He was also a member of the US 
Department of Energy's Electricity Advisory Committee, and the 
University of Florida's College of Engineering Advisory Committee.
  During his remarkable career, Mr. Roberts was honored with the 2004 
John Mungenast International Power Quality Award, the 2009 Phil Symons 
Electricity Storage Award, and was also recognized as a Senior Life 
Member of IEEE.
  In closing, I know Brad Roberts will surely be missed by those who 
knew him or knew of him. His passing is a loss to the industry. I send 
condolences to his family and loved-ones on behalf of my own family as 
well as the people of New York's 19th Congressional District.

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