[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 138 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1560]
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                        TRIBUTE TO TERI EHRESMAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 2014

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my thanks to Teri 
Ehresman, a dedicated public servant who recently retired from the 
Idaho National Laboratory (INL). As a Member of Congress representing 
Idaho's Second Congressional District, I got to know Teri as the 
communications lead for the Nuclear Science and Technology Division of 
Communications and Governmental Affairs at INL. In that capacity, Teri 
played an instrumental role in spreading INL's influence as the 
nation's lead lab for nuclear energy, and that designation has served 
the nation, the nuclear energy industry and the State of Idaho very 
well. For all of her hard work and the extra effort she always gives to 
her tasks, Teri deserves our recognition and praise. I want to wish 
Teri all the best.
  Teri Ehresman has received communications awards from Media Network 
Idaho, National Federation of Press Women, Idaho Press Club, and the 
Society for Technical Communications. She was also named Idaho's 2008 
Communicator of Achievement by Media Network Idaho, and in 2010 
received a ``Presidential Citation'' from the National Federation of 
Press Women President for her volunteer efforts. She is currently 
serving as first vice president of the National Federation of Press 
Women, a national organization for communications professionals. She 
has previously served as second vice president and secretary of the 
national organization. Additionally, Teri is active in the Idaho 
affiliate, Media Network Idaho, where she organizes a yearly writing 
contest for high school journalism students throughout the state.
  Teri served two years as chair of the Idaho Section of the American 
Nuclear Society (ANS), and during both of those years, the local 
section received the honor of being named ``Best Local Large Section'' 
while she was leading the 500 plus member organization. Teri has been 
an elected board member for ANS and helped to organize several 
international meetings for the national organization. She was also 
appointed by the American Nuclear Society president to the ANS Public 
Information committee and helps organize communications-related 
sessions for the organization's national meetings.
  Teri Ehresman is a wonderful lady and she has served honorably and 
with distinction. As a valuable contributor to the State of Idaho and 
to the country, I want to offer my praise as she moves forward to the 
next stage in her life.

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