[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 13, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM WEBB

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                       HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 1994

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to William Webb, 
who is retiring after a distinguished, 30-year career with the National 
Park Service. Environmentalists in southern California owe a huge debt 
to Bill, who spent the last half of his career in Los Angeles. Among 
his greatest achievements was helping to create the Santa Monica 
Mountains National Recreation Area in November 1979.
  Bill Webb quickly assumed the role of liaison between the William O. 
Douglas Outdoor Classroom, located in Franklin Canyon, and the National 
Park Service. In his quiet, dignified way he ensured that the lines of 
communication remained open. He was always there for the members of the 
WODOC board.
  Prior to his arrival in California, Bill served the National Park 
Service in a number of posts around the country, including the Virgin 
Islands National Park Group and the Booker T. Washington National 
Monument. In all cases he played a vital role in the acquisition of 
scarce park lands for the use and enjoyment of the public.
  Tireless and energetic, Bill's devotion to public lands have made him 
indispensable as an organizer, negotiator, adviser and troubleshooter.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting William Webb. His love for 
the Santa Monica Mountains has endeared him to all Los Angelenos who 
enjoy this beautiful open space. We all wish him a happy and healthy 
retirement.

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