    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [May 29, 2002]
    [Pages 910-911]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement Congratulating the Elliot Richardson Prize Recipients
    May 29, 2002

        I congratulate Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Director of the Office of Management and Budget
    Alice Rivlin, and former Secretary of State
    George Shultz on their receipt of the first
    Elliot Richardson Prize for excellence and integrity in public service,
    awarded by the Council for Excellence in Government. Each of these
    distinguished public servants possesses the virtues embodied by Elliot
    Richardson: enduring commitment to the greater public good; a lifetime
    of public service; and courage, integrity, and diligence in the pursuit
    of excellence in Government.
        Since September 11, Americans have demonstrated a renewed
    appreciation for the sacrifices that public servants make and for the
    commitment they bring to their jobs. The examples set by Secretary
    Powell, Director Rivlin, and Secretary Shultz stand as
    an inspiration to all Americans including our young people, especially
    those considering a career in Government service. Their lives serve as a
    testimony that public service is a noble calling.

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