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statement of William P. Kittredge, Director 



Springfield Utility Board 



September 25, 1993 



Chairman DeFazio, on behalf of Springfield's ratepayers, I 

 wish to extend the thanks of the Board for the opportunity to 

 represent them today. 



INTRODUCTION 



The Bonneville Power Administration continues to be a major 

 force in the Pacific Northwest. BPA's activities impact every 

 person here on a daily basis. Over the 50 years since its 

 inception, BPA has been a dynamic engine of change bringing power 

 to industry and home, city and farm. Founded on noble principles, 

 refined by the Act, BPA has served the Northwest, and the nation, 

 well. 



Changing times are always unsettling. So it is now, as our 

 region faces challenges dictated by changing economic, 

 environmental and social conditions; that we have the opportunity 

 to pro-actively set a new course - a course that will allow the 

 Pacific Northwest to continue to enjoy the economic opportunity and 

 quality of life that BPA has been so instrumental in making 

 possible. I am here today in that spirit to add the SUB's 

 perspectives to the debate. 



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