E1526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 2012 

educating more than 7,800 students. While at 

Gonzaga students can choose from over 75 

fields of study, select from 25 master’s degree 

programs, and pursue doctoral degrees in Law 

and Leadership. In addition, Gonzaga student 

cheer on and participate in varsity soccer, 

baseball, golf, tennis, track, rowing, and of 

course perennial powerhouse men and women’s basketball teams. 

So today, it is my grant honor to recognize 

Gonzaga University for achieving this historic 

125–year milestone and applaud the entire 

University community—students, staff, faculty, 

alumni, and supporters—for the contributions 

they have made to Eastern Washington 

throughout the years. The Zag Spirit is alive 

and well, 125 years and counting. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE CANOE 

RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

recognize the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory 

Committee as the organization celebrates its 

twenty-fifth year of service. 

The Canoe River Advisory Committee, otherwise known as CRAAC, is comprised of representatives from the Massachusetts towns of 

Foxborough, Sharon, Mansfield, Easton, and 

Norton. Its many duties include educating the 

public about the benefits of preserving the 

beautiful Canoe River Aquifer, a wetland region that flows for nearly sixteen miles through 

these five towns, as well as emphasizing the 

importance of protecting the delicate ecosystem that is found within the region. Since 

CRAAC was formally created by the Massachusetts State Legislature in October of 1987, 

nearly forty individuals have served on the 

committee, ranging from town selectmen to 

local residents who care deeply about their 

local environment. Currently, each town sends 

three appointed members to the Committee, 

and these individuals work diligently to ensure 

that the aquifer—which provides the five towns 

with approximately half of their water supplies—remains viable and well-cared for. As 

this region has been declared an Area of Critical Environmental Concern by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and designated as a 

Sole Source Aquifer by the federal government, the work that this committee does to ensure its protection is essential. 

Today, the work that CRAAC does to protect the Canoe River Aquifer ranges from advising municipal officials and residents on developmental impacts and conservation practices to sponsoring educational conferences 

and meetings. The committee is highly regarded by the people of Massachusetts, and it 

is seen as a statewide model for a volunteerrun regional environmental entity. I have witnessed CRAAC’s success over the years, and 

I am confident that the committee will continue 

to serve as an example of what can be done 

at the local level to preserve the unique landscapes of Massachusetts. 

Mr. Speaker, it brings me great joy to recognize the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee. I urge my colleagues to join me in 

thanking its members for all that they have 

done for their local environment, and in congratulating the Committee for twenty-five successful years of service. 

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CELEBRATING TELECT, 

INCORPORATION’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY 

HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, September 13, 2012 

Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to celebrate the 30th anniversary 

of Telect, Incorporation, one of the premier 

family-run, independent businesses in eastern 

Washington. 

On September 13, 1982, Bill and Judi Williams, later joined by their son Wayne, set out 

to build an independent company that would 

transform the communications industry. Thirty 

years later, their focus remains the same: simplify telecommunication networks by providing 

innovative solutions. 

Headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, 

Telect’s history of service and innovation, 

along with a business model driven by 

entrepreneurialism and dynamic energy, positions them to be the lead provider for the global communications industry. At the heart of the 

company, Telect designs, manufactures, and 

integrates connectivity and power solutions for 

the communications industry by offering power 

distribution and protection panels and management systems. 

However, their story goes beyond simply 

creating equipment for the telecommunication 

industry. To celebrate their 30th anniversary, 

Telect President and CEO Wayne Williams, 

and Vice President and CFO Stan Hilbert are 

exchanging tradeshows and boardrooms for 

the open road on their motorcycles. Ride with 

Telect, a national business and motorcycle 

tour, will hit the road during the months of August and September. Traveling 11,000 miles, 

Ride with Telect will enable the business to 

travel to their customer’s location and interact 

with them one-on-one. Williams, Hilbert, and 

other members of the Ride with Telect team 

will thank customers, showcase products, and 

develop new relationships in this face-to-face 

product roadshow celebration. 

Through the last thirty years, the Williams 

family has effectively integrated their faith into 

developing a successful business. Demonstrating commitment to God, country, and 

their community by serving on various boards 

including the Washington Policy Center, 

Greater Spokane Incorporated, and the Public 

Facilities District Board, Bill and Judi have 

given their time to eastern Washington. In addition, Telect has been the recipient of numerous awards including being named the Washington Family Business of the Year in 1994, 

Gonzaga’s University Ethics Award in 2001, 

and AGORA Business and Community Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. I applaud 

the Williams’ family integrity and generous 

contributions to our community. 

So today, I am encouraged by this familyrun, independent business that instead of taking the road well traveled, decided to venture 

out and explore the open road. Congratulations to Telect, Incorporation for their many 

successes during their first thirty years and I 

eagerly anticipate their upcoming innovations 

for eastern Washington and the rest of the 

telecommunications industry in the next thirty 

years. 


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