[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15125-15126]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ED NUERNBERG

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2008

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my dear 
friend Ed Nuernberg on the occasion of his retirement from BASF after 
over 30 years of distinguished service. He is an honorable, decent, and 
hard working man and I am proud to call him my friend.
  Mr. Nuernberg was born in Delevan, Wisconsin, but moved frequently 
throughout his life. He earned a bachelor degree in science and 
chemical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 
University in 1972. It was there that he met his wonderful wife Patty. 
After he graduated he began his career at Rohm and Haas Corporation, 
where he worked as a process engineer for 2 years.
  As his career progressed, Mr. Nuernberg continually exhibited his 
intelligence and drive as he contributed to the advancement of numerous 
aspects of the chemical industry. Mr. Neurnberg began his career at 
BASF in 1974 as an Operating Technical Supervisor in BASF's Geismar, 
Louisiana plant. During his second year, he became Superintendent of 
the Caustic Plant, and soon after he became Superintendent of the 
Propylene Oxide Plant in Wyandotte, Michigan. Following this post, he 
temporarily left Downriver to share his skills in a variety of 
capacities and locations. However, in 1998, Mr. Nuernberg finally 
returned to Wyandotte where he was named General Manager.
  In addition to his fine work at BASF, Mr. Nuernberg joined many 
community organizations throughout his time in the Downriver area. He 
has provided great leadership as a board member of the Michigan 
Chemistry Council, Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, 
International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, and Southeast Michigan 
Sustainable Business Forum and as president of the Wyandotte Community 
Advisory Panel and as a member of the Local Emergency Planning 
Committee.
  I am happy to know that he will be able to continue his work with 
BASF, as well as his lifelong conservation efforts, as he enjoys 
managing the beautiful facilities and habitat on Fighting Island. 
Because of Mr. Nuernberg's

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efforts to restore the island's habitat, fish, migratory birds and 
people on both sides of the Detroit River have benefited tremendously.
  As Mr. Nuernberg enters his retirement years, I would like to extend 
my best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable future with Patty and the 
rest of his family and friends and thank him for all of his hard work 
and commitment to BASF Corporation and the Downriver community.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to ask that my colleagues join me in 
commending Ed Nuernberg for leadership in both his corporation and in 
his community, as we celebrate his 34 years of dedication.

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