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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO CARL ADRIAN
Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the career and
service of Carl Adrian, who is retiring this month after more than 16
years as the president of the Tri-Cities Economic Development Council
in my home State of Washington.
Carl has devoted his career to making the Tri-Cities an economic
powerhouse, and throughout his time as the longest serving president of
TRIDEC, Carl Adrian accomplished so many important things for the
region. Thanks in part to his work, the Tri-Cities of today is very
different from the Tri-Cities of 16 years ago.
Under Carl's leadership, more than 1,300 businesses set up shop in
the Tri-Cities and more than 35,000 new jobs were created. These
business leaders weren't drawn to the Tri-Cities just because of the
weather or the excellent Washington wine; they came because Carl helped
create new opportunities and supported significant investments for
employers in the region.
I have been so pleased to partner with Carl and TRIDEC on so many
endeavors over the years. When it comes to Hanford, Carl saw the site
as history that should be celebrated and remembered. We worked together
to establish the Manhattan Project Historical Park in Richland, which
honors the more than 51,000 Hanford workers who helped drive our
country's nuclear program and remembers those whose lands were taken
when the facilities were built. The site is helping to educate new
generations and bringing new visitors to the Tri-Cities. More than
10,000 people visit every year from all 50 States and more than 80
countries.
Carl also knows how important it is that we get Hanford cleaned up.
He has been a stalwart advocate for the funding we need to clean up the
site. And I share his strong belief that the Federal Government has a
moral obligation to the Tri-Cities and our State to make sure the
Hanford cleanup and its workers receive Federal funding they need.
Throughout his time at TRIDEC, Carl has worked on so many other
projects of importance to the Tri-Cities. He has been one of the
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's strongest supporters, working
tirelessly to make sure Congress and the Department of Energy recognize
the importance of the lab to our region and country. As a result of his
advocacy, the lab has experienced significant growth, particularly in
energy innovation including grid security, battery storage and clean
energy technologies.
I was also proud to work with Carl and TRIDEC to expand the Tri-City
Regional Airport. His leadership enabled the airport to bring non-stop
daily flights from San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Chicago to the
region, along with many other destinations. These flights have helped
grow the attractiveness of southeastern Washington and allowed many
more people to see what the Tri-Cities have to offer.
For more than 16 years, Carl Adrian's leadership of the Tri-Cities
Economic Development Council has made an impact throughout Southeastern
Washington and our entire State. We are all grateful for his hard work
and many contributions.
Congratulations on your retirement, Carl. I wish you and Rheta great
success as you transition to the next chapter of your life.
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