[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8691]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM T. FRAIN, JR.

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor William T. Frain, Jr., upon his recognition by Business New 
Hampshire Magazine as the ``Business Leader of the Decade'' in the 
state of New Hampshire.
  William, or ``Bill'' Frain, is the President and CEO of a company 
that has seen New Hampshire through many of its most difficult economic 
periods, Public Service of New Hampshire. Although faced with adversity 
throughout his tenure with the company, Frain successfully pulled them 
through near bankruptcy, an acquisition by Northeast Utilities, and 
industry deregulation.
  Bill is an extraordinary leader, the type that does not always 
manifest itself, but who motivates and encourages those around them to 
give above and beyond one hundred percent of themselves. As a result, 
over 150 of his employees sit on boards throughout the state, and many 
more volunteer their time to give back to communities throughout the 
state. In addition, employees at PSNH have contributed more than 1.3 
million to the United Way since 1990.
  Bill's most notable achievements include winning the Yankee Chapter 
of the Public Relations Society of America Yankee Award for 
demonstrating leadership during a crisis, earning the Special New 
Hampshire District Advocacy Award from the United States Small Business 
Administration, acting as a key facilitator in forming the Amoskeag 
Fishways Partnership in order to bring life back into the Merrimack 
River, and being a co-founder of the Junior Achievement of New 
Hampshire Advisory Council in 1995. A member of too many organizations 
to list, he has truly exemplified the qualities of strong leadership.
  It has been a pleasure and a privilege of mine, during my time in 
office, to have worked with a leader as extraordinary as Bill Frain. 
His hard work, determination, and ability to motivate those around him 
to reach greater heights are truly commendable. Bill, it is an honor to 
represent you in the United States Senate.

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