PHOTO: Murray Named "Port Person of the Year" by the American Association of Port Authorities
Murray Nominated by Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and NY/NJ for Her Work to Improve Port Security, Efficiency and Economic Development.
| For Immediate Release: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 |
Senator Murray was presented with the American Association of Port Authorities' "Port Person of the Year" award this morning at the Association's annual Spring Conference.
Murray was introduced and presented with the award by Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director of the Port of Seattle's seaport division. Joining Sheldon in presenting the award were Jack Fabulich, the Port of Tacoma's Commissioner, Rick Larrabee, the NY/NJ Port Authority’s Director of Port Commerce and John Mohr, executive director of the Port of Everett.
"I will continue to make sure we are protecting our citizens, protecting our communities, and maintaining the efficient commerce system that supports jobs and our economy," Murray said in a keynote speech accepting the award. "I want to make sure that as we work to make our ports more secure we don't kill the efficiency that makes you so effective. If we don't address port security in a coordinated, comprehensive way, the American people will not be safe, and our economy will be threatened."
Port leaders throughout Washington state praised Murray for championing port security, fighting cuts to Army Corps of Engineers dredging projects, investing in port infrastructure, and funding freight mobility initiatives. Full Release
