[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E820-E821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN TRIBUTE TO EDWARD UEBER

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 1996

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ed Ueber, a steadfast 
steward of the gulf of the Farallones.
  Ed received his master's degree in resource economics and fisheries 
from the University of Rhode Island, and conducted post-graduate work 
in maritime history at the Munson Institute. Serving for the last 6 
years as sanctuary manager of the gulf of the Farallones and Cordell 
Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, Ed has spent his career in the marine 
field.
  Ed served aboard submarines and merchant ships in the U.S. Navy and 
the Merchant Marine. He has worked for the National Marine Fisheries 
Service and published peer-review papers on fish biology, fishing 
techniques, global warming, fishery economics, fish trade, fishery 
management, wood boat building, wooden ship reconstruction, 
oceanography and marina operations. He has chaired over 20 national and 
four international conferences on marine fisheries, fishery valuation 
and management of marine protected areas.
  As a sanctuary manager, Ed has been dedicated and tireless. He has 
worked to build support and public enthusiasm for the national marine 
sanctuary operations. Ed's important work as a respected sanctuary 
manager has been critical for much needed support for the establishment 
of the Nation's three newest marine sactuaries: Stillwagen Bank, 
Washington Coast, and Monterey Bay.
  Ed and his small staff have been vigilant stewards of the sanctuary 
waters and their resources. The sanctuary staff has worked diligently 
to initiate new and innovative programs, many of which call upon a 
cadre of dedicated volunteers, such as the Beach Watch Program. These 
efforts to engage the public interest have also led to the creation of 
the Nation's first sanctuary support organization--the Farallones 
Marine Sanctuary Association.
  Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the gulf of the 
Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, the people of the bay area thank 
Ed Ueber for his extraordinary work on its behalf, and wish him many 
more years of success in protecting and preserving our Nation's marine 
life.

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          HONORING THE DODSON BRANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 1996

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this opportunity to applaud the 
invaluable services provided by the Dodson Branch Volunteer Fire 
Department. These brave, civic-minded people give freely of their time 
so that we may all feel safer at night.
  Few realize the depth of training and hard work that goes into being 
a volunteer firefighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, `'These 
fireman must have an overwhelming desire to do for others while 
expecting nothing in return.''
  Preparation includes twice-monthly training programs in which they 
have live drills, study the latest videos featuring the latest in 
firefighting tactics, as well as attend seminars where they can obtain 
the knowledge they need to save lives. Within a year of becoming a 
volunteer firefighter, most attend the Tennessee fire training school 
in Murfreesboro where they undergo further, intensified training.
  When the residents of my district go to bed at night, they know that 
should disaster strike and their home catch fire, well-trained and 
qualified volunteer fire departments are ready and willing to give so 
graciously and generously of themselves. This peace of mind should not 
be taken for granted.
  By selflessly giving of themselves, they ensure a safer future for us 
all. We owe these volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude for 
their service and sacrifice.

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