[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 183 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1113]
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                             WALTER SCOTT--

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                         HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 19, 2021

  Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, lifelong Nebraskan, CEO of Kiewit 
Construction, cofounder of Level 3 Communications, board member of 
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the late Walter Scott, Jr., 90, was one of 
America's leading builders and entrepreneurs. He will be best 
remembered, however, for his generous and wise philanthropy. Raised 
during the Great Depression, grandson of an immigrant carpenter from 
Dundee, Scotland, Walter learned early on the importance of education 
and of institutions that make it possible for a person to be educated. 
His philosophy was to enable others to achieve their own personal 
success.
  As friend Warren Buffett said, ``Walter's philanthropy is legendary, 
even though he doesn't publicize it.'' He left an indelible mark on 
Omaha and Nebraska: a new veterans' care center, best-in-class exhibits 
at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, and the Scott Campus at the University of 
Nebraska at Omaha. His contributions to Colorado State University and 
the University of Nebraska ensure that future generations of students 
at those institutions will go on to make their own marks as well.
  Walter's vision and passion extended to service on the international 
stage. He was past Chair of the Open World Leadership Center--now the 
Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL)--and a member 
of the Library of Congress Madison Circle. In both capacities, he was 
close friend to long-serving Librarian of Congress Dr. James H. 
Billington. Following Billington's passing in 2018, Walter provided 
long-term funding for the Billington Initiative at the Wilson Center's 
Kennan Institute to continue Billington's legacy of scholarship on 
Russian history and culture.
  Walter Scott had this advice to young people: ``The greatest thing 
you can do in life is to be a giver because the world already has 
plenty of takers.'' May he rest in peace.

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