[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 188 (Monday, December 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1215]
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                        RICK McLEOD APPRECIATED

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2022

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, since 2008, Rick McLeod 
has served as the President and CEO of the Savannah River Site 
Community Reuse Organization (SRSCRO) and after nearly 14 years of 
dedication to the nonprofit and the community, he has announced his 
retirement.
  Rick has led the two-state of South Carolina and Georgia, five-county 
SRSCRO in facilitating economic development and serving as a unified 
voice for the region throughout his time there. He has played an 
integral role in advancing the organization's mission to craft and 
implement an extensive strategy that will promote the common economic 
interests of the community by furthering growth in the service area and 
stabilizing the financial state of the Savannah River Site.
  Having received a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering and a 
Master's in Environmental System Engineering from Clemson University, 
Rick exemplifies tremendous skill in technical training as well as 
extensive professional experience from his over 25 years in business 
development, fundraising, and project management in both the private 
and public sectors.
  Aside from his work with SRSCRO, Rick has taken an active role in a 
national non-profit conservation organization, where he has first-hand 
experience with foundation and corporate donations, and federal grants 
and appropriations.
  South Carolina is grateful for Rick's work in ensuring that the 
people of the state have opportunities to develop skills needed to 
obtain jobs in the area, thus connecting and strengthening the 
relationship between regional employers and educational institutions, 
ultimately increasing economic development.
  I congratulate Rick on his retirement with best wishes for continued 
success.

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