[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 92 (Thursday, May 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SCOTT ROBINSON

 Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today, I want to recognize and 
offer my sincere congratulations to Scott Robinson, director of the 
Port of Muskogee, on his retirement after 31 years of service. I have 
had the pleasure of working with Scott for a number of years, and we 
have done a lot of good work together.
  When I came to Congress, I set out with the notion to let the world 
know that Oklahoma is navigable, and with Scott's help, we have been 
able to do that. He has been a long-time advocate for Oklahoma's inland 
waterways, serving on various waterways boards and commissions and 
testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
  Through his advocacy and leadership, Scott and I worked quickly to 
help the Port of Muskogee recover after the historic 2019 floods that 
decimated the Arkansas River Basin, including working to deliver 
millions of dollars to ensure the port could rebuild for the future. 
Under Scott's tenure, the port has grown tremendously as he oversaw the 
port's expansion of property that has allowed industries to invest over 
$2 billion into the port's facilities and create more than 2,500 jobs. 
Because of Scott, the port is a true multimodal transportation hub for 
the region.
  As port director, Scott never missed an opportunity to highlight the 
importance of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System--
MKARNS--and its contribution to the long-term strength and security of 
the U.S. economy, including supporting thousands of jobs, and providing 
billions of dollars in sales impacts and transportation costs savings. 
His tireless work throughout the years has ensured that the Port of 
Muskogee and MKARNS system will continue to serve Oklahoma and our 
Nation for decades to come. Oklahoma and the entire Nation have 
benefited greatly from his leadership, and his legacy will not be soon 
forgotten.
  Congratulations again, Scott, on your well-deserved 
retirement.

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