[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 169 (Monday, October 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2065]
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                     RECOGNITION OF JUDE HARRINGTON

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                            HON. BUD SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 30, 1995

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, far too often the work of the men and women 
who are charged with preserving our Nation's natural resources goes 
unnoticed. These individuals, many of whom dedicate their lives toward 
maintaining America's treasures are rarely recognized for the 
importance of the service which they provide.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to such an individual from 
my own congressional district, Mr. Jude Harrington of Huntingdon, PA. A 
native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Harrington began his career with the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers in 1980 as a student intern with the Pittsburgh 
district. He received a bachelors degree in parks and recreation from 
Slippery Rock University in 1982. After graduating from Slippery Rock, 
Jude has served the corps at several different locations and in the 
process has earned a solid reputation as a man of integrity and 
conviction.
  Since 1992, Jude has served as the supervisory ranger for Raystown 
Lake. His work at the lake has enabled it to become one of the largest 
tourist and recreation attractions in my district. In fact, last year 
1.3 million people traveled to rural Pennsylvania to visit Raystown 
Lake. Mr. Harrington's primary responsibilities at Raystown are 
centered upon the management of the lake's natural resources and 
recreation programs.
  Recently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selected Jude Harrington 
as the national resources management employee of the year. The corps 
handpicked Jude out of a field of a possible 1,200 candidates from 
across the Nation. They recognized what we in the Ninth District have 
known for years, that Jude Harrington is the best of the best when it 
comes to natural resources management. His work on behalf of Raystown 
Lake is a testament to both his love for the area and his commitment to 
the preservation of natural resources. I will close by thanking Jude 
Harrington for his service to Raystown Lake and congratulating him on 
being recognized for this honor which he richly deserves.

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