[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 112 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E696-E697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING CURT MORGAN

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Curt Morgan, who is 
concluding his nearly six-year service as Chief Executive Officer of 
Vistra Corp., one of the nation's largest integrated retail electricity 
and power generation companies, which is headquartered in the 24th 
District of Texas.

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  When Curt took over Vistra, the company operated exclusively in 
Texas. Today, its operations span more than 20 states, and its 
businesses serve more than 4.25 million customers.
  Throughout its rapid growth, Curt ensured the company took proactive 
steps to create a culture of inclusion, improve its spending with 
diverse-owned enterprises, and be a company that does business the 
right way.
  Curt has always believed that electricity is the lifeblood of our 
society, and access to reliable electricity is a fundamental necessity 
of life. To prepare Vistra for the future, he has spearheaded the 
transformation of the company's fleet to meet the challenges of 
producing reliable, affordable electricity in a rapidly changing world.
  The Vistra Zero initiative is a years-long commitment to powering 
America's zero-carbon, clean energy future. Under this plan, Vistra has 
already built the world's largest battery energy storage facility, 
reduced its company's carbon footprint, and initiated or completed over 
a dozen solar and energy storage facilities.
  A native of Galesburg, Illinois, Curt never forgot the impact power 
plants have historically played in their host communities. He has 
ensured an orderly and responsible retirement process that treated 
workers and the local community with dignity and respect. Through his 
advocacy, Illinois lawmakers passed the Coal to Solar and Energy 
Storage Initiative, which will transform nine retiring coal-fired plant 
sites into renewable energy centers.
  Because of Curt's vision, business acumen, and leadership, for years 
to come, thousands of hardworking men and women in our nation's 
building trades and energy industry will safely operate power plants, 
install miles and miles of solar panels, configure hundreds of 
thousands of battery modules, responsibly retire legacy plants, and 
reclaim thousands of acres at retired plant sites.
  Despite all the regulatory, environmental, and economic changes, 
including the unprecedented impact of a global pandemic and weather 
events, thanks to Curt's management Vistra's future is as bright as 
ever. I want to express my appreciation and best wishes to Curt, and I 
hope that he will continue to guide America's energy transition in his 
next professional chapter and wish he and his family well.

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