[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 18, 1994]
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                       TRIBUTE TO GUY L. NICHOLS

  Mr. BUMPERS. Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to Guy 
Nichols, an outstanding public servant from my State, who will soon 
retire from government service after a distinguished 50-year career, 
including 30 years with the National Park Service.
  Guy's career with the Federal Government started at age 18 with the 
Civilian Conservation Corps in the Ozark National Forest. After serving 
in the CCC for 2 years, Guy enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He 
participated in several military campaigns and has been the recipient 
of numerous awards and commendations including the National Defense 
Medal and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.
  After retiring from the Navy in 1962, Guy embarked on his second 
career of service and became a Park Service Ranger at the Fort Smith 
National Historic Site in Fort Smith, AR. When the park lost its chief 
historian in 1968, Guy took it upon himself to learn everything he 
could about the history of the fort and its place in our Nation's 
history. He quickly became the park's ``unofficial historian.'' Guy's 
entertaining and informative tours have brought history alive to 
thousands of visitors. School groups are a particular favorite of Guy's 
and in 1933 he was recognized for his work with school children at the 
Secondary Social Studies Educators Frontier Achievement Award ceremony. 
Most recently, Guy was nominated for the Department of Interior's 
Superior Service Award.
  Madam President, it is truly a pleasure to recognize and honor the 
accomplishments of such a devoted public servant. His talent, hard work 
and devotion have greatly enriched his community, State and country. I 
hope my colleagues will join me in extending our thanks and 
appreciation to Guy Nichols.

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