[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15076]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN APPRECIATION OF DAVE HILL'S SERVICE TO THE IDAHO NATIONAL LAB

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2012

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say thank you to Dave Hill 
for his exceptional service at the Idaho National Laboratory and to 
wish Dave and his wife Georgia all the best as they begin the next 
chapter of their life in Boise, Idaho.
  Dave Hill came to the United States by way of the United Kingdom 
where he received his doctorate degree in mathematical physics from 
Imperial College, London University. As an expert in nuclear reactor 
and fuel cycle issues, Dave assumed leadership positions at Argonne 
National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 2005, Dave 
joined the Idaho National Laboratory as deputy lab director for science 
and technology.
  Dave brought a wonderful vision and talent to INL and his imprint is 
visible in the new and improved facilities that INL scientists and 
engineers now use. Dave saw the unique role INL can play as our 
National Nuclear Laboratory and he helped demonstrate how INL's 
capabilities could support important nuclear energy, nonproliferation 
and national security programs. Dave also helped bring an unmatched 
collection of world-renowned technical experts to Idaho to lead the 
Nation's nuclear energy programs. While serious budget challenges are 
staring every federal program in the face, Dave will leave the Idaho 
National Laboratory with a firm foundation. I also understand we will 
continue to benefit from some of Dave's time and talents in the future.
  While Dave Hill's leadership skills and vision have made INL a 
stronger lab, Dave's good humor and his laugh have made INL a better 
place to work. On his many trips to Washington, DC, Dave would often 
come by my office, at my request, to update me on nuclear energy 
programs and issues. Dave would always paint me the picture I needed to 
see along with a laugh and a smile at the challenges we were tackling 
together. I always enjoyed working with Dave Hill and I will miss those 
meetings.