[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
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           CONGRATULATING DR. STEVEN ASHBY ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Dr. Steven 
Ashby on his retirement as Director of the Pacific Northwest National 
Laboratory in Richland, Washington.
  Since 2015, Dr. Ashby's leadership at PNNL has driven scientific 
excellence and innovation, advancing the lab as a world leader in 
science, national security, and energy research and development.
  Dr. Ashby believes our biggest challenges cannot be solved alone, and 
his tenure reflected that belief. Having spent over a decade working to 
expand the lab's reach with new partnerships and opportunities, he 
transformed PNNL from a research lab to a world-class institution held 
in the highest regards throughout the scientific community.
  I also commemorate Dr. Ashby for his work on modernizing PNNL and 
equipping the lab for the future. Under his leadership, the campus 
became a hub for new and emerging technologies, including the Energy 
Sciences Center and the Grid Storage Launchpad, that will contribute to 
research and innovation for decades to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Ashby for his willingness to work with 
myself and members of the Washington Congressional Delegation. We built 
a strong relationship over the years and worked diligently to ensure 
PNNL had the resources needed to not only be successful but excel in 
their mission.
  I wish Dr. Ashby the very best in his retirement and thank him for 
his years of service.

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