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HONORING ANDY MARSH

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On 2026-04-30, Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ANDY MARSH" in the House. The speech addressed the economy and also covered taxes, climate policy.

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HONORING ANDY MARSH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ANDY MARSH ______ HON. PAUL TONKO of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2026 Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the tremendous contributions of Andy Marsh as former CEO, and now Chairman of the Board of Plug Power. I have had the pleasure of working c]osely with Andy for many years, and I have had a front row seat watching Plug Power grow in Latham, New York and beyond under his leadership. For decades, Andy's leadership has shaped the hydrogen industry, helping to usher in America's embrace of a clean hydrogen economy. I have long admired his deep appreciation for public policy and his recognition of the power of government to create economic opportunities and drive innovation. Andy understood early that building a hydrogen economy would need more than breakthrough technology--it would require advocacy, partnership, and a willingness to engage in the difficult work of shaping policy. Andy championed the importance of hydrogen as a tool for decarbonization, energy security, domestic manufacturing, and job creation. His leadership was instrumental in some of the most significant policy achievements for clean hydrogen in our Nation's history, including the development of the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. Thanks in large part to Andy's leadership, the United States has become a global leader in clean hydrogen development. Through strategic partnerships, expanded domestic manufacturing, and a steadfast commitment to American energy leadership, what was once seen as an emerging technology has become another tool to secure our Nation's clean energy future. Andy has inspired colleagues, industry leaders, labor partners, and public servants alike with his belief that innovation and economic growth can--and must--go hand in hand. I congratulate Andy for his decades of contributions to our Nation's energy future and the lasting legacy he will continue to build as Chairman of the Board of Plug Power. I am confident that because of his leadership, clean hydrogen will play an important role in moving our Nation closer to a cleaner, more prosperous future. ____________________

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HONORING ANDY MARSH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ANDY MARSH ______ HON. PAUL TONKO of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2026 Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the tremendous contributions of Andy Marsh as former CEO, and now Chairman of the Board of Plug Power. I have had the pleasure of working c]osely with Andy for many years, and I have had a front row seat watching Plug Power grow in Latham, New York and beyond under his leadership. For decades, Andy's leadership has shaped the hydrogen industry, helping to usher in America's embrace of a clean hydrogen economy. I have long admired his deep appreciation for public policy and his recognition of the power of government to create economic opportunities and drive innovation. Andy understood early that building a hydrogen economy would need more than breakthrough technology--it would require advocacy, partnership, and a willingness to engage in the difficult work of shaping policy. Andy championed the importance of hydrogen as a tool for decarbonization, energy security, domestic manufacturing, and job creation. His leadership was instrumental in some of the most significant policy achievements for clean hydrogen in our Nation's history, including the development of the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. Thanks in large part to Andy's leadership, the United States has become a global leader in clean hydrogen development. Through strategic partnerships, expanded domestic manufacturing, and a steadfast commitment to American energy leadership, what was once seen as an emerging technology has become another tool to secure our Nation's clean energy future. Andy has inspired colleagues, industry leaders, labor partners, and public servants alike with his belief that innovation and economic growth can--and must--go hand in hand. I congratulate Andy for his decades of contributions to our Nation's energy future and the lasting legacy he will continue to build as Chairman of the Board of Plug Power. I am confident that because of his leadership, clean hydrogen will play an important role in moving our Nation closer to a cleaner, more prosperous future. ____________________