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“HONORING DAVID MIHALIC” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1807 on Oct. 9, 2002.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
HONORING DAVID MIHALIC
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HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH
of california
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, October 9, 2002
Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dave Mihalic, a true leader in the National Park Service, as he approaches his January 3, 2003 retirement.
Dave Mihalic has served 33 years protecting and managing America's National Parks. His career with the Park Service ends at the helm of our nation's crown jewel, Yosemite National Park. As superintendent of Yosemite, Dave proved his strength and fairness in implementing a long-
stalled management plan. Yosemite holds a dear place in my heart and I want to thank Dave for both his friendship and leadership in the park.
Dave was a seasoned leader even before Yosemite. He served as the assistant superintendent of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee, and superintendent of Glacier National Park in Montana, Mammoth Cave National Parka in Kentucky and Yukon-
Charley National Preserve in Alaska. Among his many management accomplishments, Dave established crucial community relationships and park partnerships, earning him two ``Superintendent of the Year Awards'' and a reputation as a leader who gets things done. In addition to running several of our National Parks, Dave also helped here in Washington, DC, when he worked as Chief of Policy in the Department of the Interior.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dave Mihalic for his vision and unending pursuit of National Park protection. I invite my colleagues to join me in thanking him for his many contributions to our National Lands and wishing him and his family continued success.
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