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“CONGRATULATIONS TO LARRY HIMMELSBACH” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1300 on June 14, 2007.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
CONGRATULATIONS TO LARRY HIMMELSBACH
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HON. VERNON J. EHLERS
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Larry Himmelsbach on the occasion of his retirement as Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Operations. Larry is a tireless ``public servant who has dedicated his professional life to preserving the security of our nation's government and the American public.
After graduating from Holy Cross in 1974 with a degree in Political Science, Larry began his career at the FBI, located in what is now the Ford House Office Building. He served there for 1 year in the fingerprint division before joining the newly created Atomic Energy Commission in 1975, where he served as a security specialist and held a myriad of positions in the Division of Security. The dedication he exhibited early in his professional life to maintaining our national security would be a common thread throughout his career.
In 1985, Larry joined the U.S. Department of Energy, where he held several senior positions in emergency operations and threat assessment. In 2002, he accepted the position of Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Operations within the House. In his role with OEPPO, which was created as a result of the attack on 9/
11 and the anthrax incident in October 2001, Larry has been an integral part of carrying out the agency's mission of creating a comprehensive emergency management plan for the House.
Madam Speaker, whether protecting the public from the threat of nuclear terrorism, or ensuring the continuity of our constitutional form of government, Mr. Himmelsbach has always answered the call to serve.
On behalf of myself, my colleagues in this chamber, and the American public, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Larry Himmelsbach for his 33 years of public service, and for ensuring the safety and security of our great Nation.
