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“RETIREMENT OF RON KING” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S11728 on Nov. 20, 2002.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RETIREMENT OF RON KING
Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the upcoming retirement of Ron King, Director of Communications at the Department of Energy's Idaho Operations Office. The DOE Idaho Operations Office oversees manangement of the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, INEEL, and for almost 10 years Ron has served, with distinction, as the director of communications.
Ron's service to his country began with a career in United States Navy, which included various intelligence and administrative positions. After retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1979, Ron continued to work with the Navy as a Government and contractor employee. Ron's public service culminated with his service to the Department of Energy with posting in Montana and Idaho.
As Director of Communications, Ron served as the interface between the DOE and various stakeholders such as State of Idaho officials, the Idaho congressional delegation, tribal governments, community groups, academic institutions and media outlets. In each of these groups, Ron is well-known and respected and the DOE has benefited from Ron's representation.
Public service involves personal sacrifice, commitment to duty and hard work. Ron King exemplified these values during his service in the Idaho Operations Office. Ron will leave big shoes to be filled and his service will not be forgotten.
I want to wish Ron and his wife Cindy all of the best as Ron leaves Government service.
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