[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF VIVIEN HAIG

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2016

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements and 
contributions of my good friend Vivien Haig as she steps down from her 
position as director-general of the Transatlantic Policy Network.
  Over the years, Vivien has encouraged international cooperation 
through her work with the Transatlantic Policy Network (TPN), the 
Transatlantic Business Dialogue, the Atlantic Council, the Global 
Business Dialogue on Electronic Commerce, and the Hong Kong--Europe 
Business Cooperation Committee. Vivien has served as director-general 
of TPN since its founding in 1992. A natural communicator with 
experience in non-profit entrepreneurship, Vivien understood TPN's 
potential to strengthen the transatlantic partnership and worked 
diligently to turn TPN into a highly effective network with a 
reputation for getting things done. She focuses on bringing together 
business leaders, think tank contributors, and elected officials for 
constructive dialogue on policy issues important to both sides of the 
Atlantic.
  Another example of Vivien's leadership is the annual success of TPN's 
Transatlantic Week in Washington, DC. Each year, Transatlantic Week has 
been an unprecedented opportunity to engage in candid conversations 
with policy leaders at the highest level. Vivien played an invaluable 
role in convening a diverse group of people dedicated to the success of 
our transatlantic partnership. Participants appreciate the chance to 
dive into timely discussions with Members of Congress, Members of 
European Parliament, industry leaders, and prominent officials such as 
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, former World Bank President 
Robert B. Zoellick, EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan, U.S. 
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, and many 
more.
  Leaders around the world have commended Vivien for her capacity to 
build relationships based on trust and mutual understanding. Regardless 
if Vivien holds an official position or provides informal advice, 
anyone who has worked with Vivien knows they can rely on her quick wit, 
attention to detail, and practical approach to develop innovative 
ideas. It is no surprise the European American Business Council honored 
Vivien by naming her as the 2008 private sector recipient of the 
Atlantic Leadership Award. Her innate ability to bring people together 
will continue to reap benefits for the transatlantic relationship in 
years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor and respect that I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Vivien Haig and her many 
contributions to the U.S.-European partnership. Most importantly, I 
want to personally thank Vivien for her friendship over the years. We 
would not be where we are today without your vision and leadership.

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