[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
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                         A TRIBUTE TO JIM PAGE

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 23, 1996

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Jim Page, 
who on January 3, 1996, retired after a long and distinguished career 
with the U.S. Forest Service and his position over the last 9\1/2\ 
years as Supervisor of the Monongahela National Forest in West 
Virginia.
  It is sad, but true, that many in this body these days take pride in 
denigrating Federal employees, especially those in uniform. I will not 
be a party to those antics, and committed public servants like Jim Page 
illustrate the degree of professionalism that swells the ranks of many 
agencies such as the Forest Service.
  Since June 1986, Jim served with distinction and dedication as the 
Supervisor of the Monongahela National Forest. He now retires after 
serving the public as an employee of the Forest Service for 33 years. 
Starting his career with the Forest Service as a temporary employee at 
the Wallawa-Whitman National Forest in Oregon during June of 1959, Jim 
Page ultimately served in 12 forest units including stints in various 
capacities at the Chugach and the Tongass National Forests in Alaska, 
the Clearwater in Idaho, the Cherokee in Tennessee, the Ouachita in 
Arkansas, and the Daniel Boone in Kentucky.
  I have been extremely proud to have had the honor to know and work 
with Jim Page. To say the least, I am dismayed that he is retiring. His 
humor, patience, fortitude, and vision will be sorely missed.
  In conclusion, it is my understanding that Jim and his wife Sarah may 
move back to their native State of North Carolina. He will bring with 
him a wealth of memories from his years with the Forest Service, and he 
will bring with him our friendship and respect.
  On behalf of myself and Jim Zoia of my staff, we wish Jim and Sarah 
Page the very best.

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