[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E904]
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                       HONORING MR. WILLIAM HYBL

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 16, 2015

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of the most 
distinguished citizens in the history of Colorado Springs, Mr. William 
Hybl.
   Bill has not only served Colorado Springs with his successful 
business and non-profit careers, he has served our nation and globally 
represented us as well. From his service in the United States Air 
Force, to his term as the President of the United States Olympic 
Committee, to his time representing us in the United Nations, and, 
particularly, to his distinguished tenure as the Chairman of the U.S. 
Commission on Public Diplomacy, Bill exemplifies the notion of selfless 
service for the betterment of our nation.
   That's why I am delighted that Bill is being honored by the Japanese 
Government with the Imperial Decoration of the Order of the Rising Sun, 
Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. This distinguished award is one of the 
highest honors that can be bestowed by the Japanese government and Bill 
has earned this distinction by cultivating a deep and meaningful bond 
with the Japanese people.
   During his time as USOC President, Bill led Team USA in the 1998 
Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. He also nurtures many diplomatic and 
cultural exchanges between Japan and Colorado. Among the greatest of 
these is the thriving Sister City relationship between Colorado Springs 
and Fujiyoshida.
   For these reasons, among many others, I am honored to recognize Bill 
Hybl and join my fellow citizens in Colorado's Fifth Congressional 
District in congratulating him on this tremendous honor.

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