[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9] [Senate] [Pages 12389-12391] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. KERRY for the Committee on Foreign Relations. *Gene Allan Cretz, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Ghana. Nominee: Gene Allan Cretz. Post: Ambassador to Ghana. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: None. 0 2. Spouse: None. 0 3. Children and Spouses: None. 0 4. Parents: None. 0 5. Grandparents: None. 0 [[Page 12390]] 6. Brothers and Spouses: None. 0 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. 0 ____ *Deborah Ruth Malac, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Liberia. Nominee: Deborah Ruth Malac. Post: Liberia. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: $150.00, 06/20/2008, Friends of Mark Warner. 2. Spouse: $35.00, 02/18/2009, Democratic National Committee; $35.00, 03/19/2009, Democratic National Committee. 3. Children and Spouses: Nicholas Stefan Olson: $107.07, 11/03/2008, Obama Victory Fund; $30,00, 11/05/2008, Obama Victory Fund. Gregory Michael Olson: None. Katharine Elaine Olson: None. 4. Parents: Barry Forrest Malac and Marian Bartak Malac: $25.00, 01/10/2008, Georgia Republican Party; $20.00, 01/22/ 2008, Union County (GA) Republican Women; $15.00, 06/07/2008, Republican National Committee; $10.00, 08/14/2008, RNC Victory 2008; $20.00, 1/17/2008, Republican National Committee; $20.00, 01/23/2009, Union County (GA) Republican Women; $10.00, 07/15/2009, Georgia Republican Party; $10.00, 09/28/2009, Republican National Committee; $15.00, 10/21/ 2009, Republican National Committee; $20.00, 01/23/2010, Union County (GA) Republican Women; $20.00, 04/17/2010, Republican National Committee; $10.00, 09/10/2010, Republican National Committee; $15.00, 10/06/2010, National Republican Congressional Committee; $15.00, 10/30/2010, National Republican Committee; $15.00, 04/04/2011, National Republican Congressional Committee; $25.00, 06/21/2011, Union County (GA) Republican Women; $15.00, 11/02/2011, National Republican Congressional Committee. 5. Grandparents: Rev. Joseph Paul Bartak--deceased; Minnie Polk Bartak--deceased; Rev. Gustav Malac--deceased; Antonie Malac--deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Roy David Malac and Carolyn Malac: None; Timothy Alan Malac and Theresa Malac: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. ____ *Thomas Hart Armbruster, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Nominee: Thomas Hart Armbruster. Post: Chief of Mission Marshall Islands. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: None. 2. Spouse: None. 3. Children and Spouses; Son: Bryan Christopher Armbruster: None. Daughter: Kalia Chandler Armbruster: $20, 2010, Obama for America. 4. Parents: Father: Robert John Armbruster: None. Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Armbruster: $20, 2010, Obama for America. 5. Grandparents: None. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Brother: Christopher Ian Armbruster: $40, 2010, Obama for America. Spouse: Carol Benson: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. ____ *David Bruce Wharton, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe. Nominee: David Bruce Wharton. Post: Zimbabwe. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: $25, 5/25/08, ``Obama for America''; $50, 7/4/08, ``Obama for America''; $50, 10/15/08, ``Obama for America''; $25, 6/30/11, ``Obama for America''; $25, 9/14/11, ``Obama for America''; $50, 12/20/11, ``Gerry Connolly for Congress.'' 2. Spouse: $25, 6/25/08, ``Obama for America''; $25, 10/15/ 08, ``Obama for America''; $25, 2/14/12, ``Obama for America''; $25, 05/08/12, ``Gerry Connolly for Congress.'' 3. Children and Spouses: None. 4. Parents: CM Wharton, Approx $200 06/08 to 04/12, ``Obama for America.'' 5. Grandparents: None. 6. Brothers and Spouses: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. ____ *Greta Christine Holtz, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Sultanate of Oman. Nominee: Greta C. Holtz. Post: Oman. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: None. 2. Spouse: Francisco Cosio-Marron. None. 3. Children and Spouses: Victoria Cosio-Marron: None; Alexandra Cosio-Marron: None; Anthony Cosio-Marron: None. 4. Parents: Frederick C. Holtz, Jr.: None; Clarice C. Holtz: None. 5. Grandparents: Carlos W. Campbell: None; Alice M. Campbell: None; Frederick C. Holtz: None; Margaret N. Holtz: None. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Frederick C. Holtz: None; Denise Holtz: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Carla E. Holtz: None. ____ *Alexander Mark Laskaris, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea. Nominee: Alexander M. Laskaris. Post: Republic of Guinea. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: None. 2. Spouse: N/A. 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. 4. Parents: Gus C.A. Laskaris--deceased, None; Evelyn Laskaris: None. 5. Grandparents: Anthony & Katherine Xanthopoulos-- deceased, None; Arisitidis & Eleni Laskaris, deceased; None. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Anthony Laskaris: $50, 2008, Democratic National Cmte; $50, 2009, Democratic National Cmte; $50, 2010, Democratic National Cmte; $50, 2011, Democratic National Cmte; $50, 2012, Democratic National Cmte. Gus A. Laskaris: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Maria Laskaris: $100, 2008, Hillary Clinton for President. ____ *Marcie B. Ries, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career- Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria. Nominee: Marcie B. Ries. Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria. Nominated: May 24, 2012. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: None. 2. Spouse: $250, 6/1/2011, Elizabeth Esty. 3. Children and Spouses: Alexander, none; Meredith, none. 4. Parents: Mona Berman: $75, 2008, Dem Natl Comm; $50, 2009, DNC; $75, 2010, DNC; $50, 2010, Emily's List. 5. Grandparents: Deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Laura Jane Berman, none. ____ *John M. Koenig, of Washington, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus. Nominee: John M. Koenig. Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus. Nominated: June 6, 2012. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I nave asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: $250,00, 10-05-2008, Obama for America. 2. Spouse: Natalie, none. 3. Children and Spouses: Theodore--single, none; Alexander--single, none. 4. Parents: Theodore Koenig, Janet Koenig--deceased, none. 5. Grandparents: Gerald Crowe--deceased, none; Bernice Crowe--deceased, none; John F. Koenig--deceased, none; Martha Koenig--deceased, none. 6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Kathryn Emrick: $100.00, 09-19- 2008, Obama for America; $50.00, 11-01-2008, Obama for America; Max Emrick: $50.00, 10-30-2011, Maria Cantwell; Lisa Koenig, none; Matthew Baker, none. [[Page 12391]] ____ *Michael David Kirby, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Serbia. Nominee: Michael D. Kirby. Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia. Nominated: June 14, 2012. (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this report is complete and accurate.) Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: $40, 2010, Congressman Gerry Connelly. 2. Spouse: Sara Powelson Kirby, none. 3. Children and Spouses: Katherine Van Nest Kirby-- daughter, none; Enrique Plaza Garcia--her husband, none; Elizabeth Marie Kirby--daughter, none. 4. Parents: Dolores Marie Kirby: $50, 2007, 2008, & 2009, DNC; $200, 2008, Obama for America; Richard Norman Kirby-- deceased. 5. Grandparents: Charles and Marie Senkfor--both deceased; James P. and Marie Kirby--both deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Charles J. Kirby: $100, 2008, MoveOn.org; $100, 2008, Obama for America; Christie Kramer (his spouse), none; Richard A. Kirby and his spouse Beth-ann Roth, none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Lynn Marie Kirby and her spouse Stephen Rogers, none. Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Foreign Service nominations beginning with Narendran Chanmugam and ending with Jana S. Wooden, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 7, 2012. Foreign Service nominations beginning with Thomas J. Brennan and ending with Thomas Pepe, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 20, 2012. *Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. (Nominations without an asterisk were reported with the recommendation that they be confirmed.) ____________________