[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD BUNKER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard Bunker. Mr. 
Bunker has served the Colorado River Commission for fourteen years, and 
has served as Chairman for ten years.
  During his time at the Colorado River Commission, Mr. Bunker served 
Nevada's interests on a negotiating team with 6 other representatives 
from Colorado River Basin states and the Bureau of Reclamation, in 
order to establish programs allowing interstate banking in the Lower 
Colorado River Basin. His innovative work has allowed the state of 
Nevada to take a more aggressive role in the procurement of electrical 
power. In 1996, the Commission partnered with the Southern Nevada Water 
Authority to build the Newport Substation which provides electrical 
power for the regional water system. The time and energy that Mr. 
Bunker has given to the Colorado River Commission is admirable.
  Richard Bunker's achievements extend beyond that of Chairman of the 
Colorado River Commission. Richard has received many prestigious awards 
such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nevada Gaming Attorneys 
and the Clark County Bar Association in recognition of his 
contributions to the gaming industry as a gaming regulator, chief 
executive of gaming resorts, and president of the nation's leading 
gaming industry association. He was also the recipient of the National 
Jewish Medical and Research Center's Humanitarian Award in recognition 
of his work to foster human welfare and champion social reform.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Richard Bunker. His service to 
Nevada in his years with the Colorado River Commission, as well as his 
work with other organizations is something to be admired and commended. 
I wish him well in his retirement and heartily thank him for his 
service to Nevada.

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