[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1934-E1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO BARBARA AND DAVID DANBOM

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 1996

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
remarkable couple who have served and protected ocean waters and 
resources. They are impressive figures who have served the local 
economy as well as the local environment, both being strong 
participants in the fishing industry. I am proud to announce that 
Barbara and David Danbom have been named ``Ocean Heroes'' in 
conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution's Ocean Planet exhibition 
now on display in San Francisco.
  Barbara and David are among a group of 10 individuals and families on 
the west coast who have been bestowed with this honor. The Danboms, the 
only commercial fishing family among those honored, have fished out of 
Moss Landing, CA, for over 30 years. Those selected for the ``Ocean 
Hero'' honor were chosen for their outstanding work in protecting ocean 
waters and resources.
  The Danboms are well known for the top quality frozen troll kings 
they process aboard their boat the Vega II: they are one of the few at-
sea salmon freezing operations along the California coast, serving an 
upscale restaurant chain in southern California. As impressive as their 
business operation has been, their dedication to a sustainable fishery 
has been even more notable. Dave Danbom, was a member of the first 
California Citizens Advisory Committee on Salmon & Steelhead Trout 
formed in 1970; and has served briefly on the committee when it 
was reestablished in 1984.

  Dave Danbom was also a founding director of the Pacific Coast 
Federation of Fishermen's Associations and vice president for 9 years. 
An early proponent of California's commercial salmon stamp, in 1982 
Danbom instigated the expansion of that highly successful program, 
which is now the State's single largest source of dollars for salmon 
restoration. He currently sits on the committee overseeing the 
expenditure for monies from that fund. In 1983 Dave was a ``Highliner 
of the Year'' recipient, the fishing industry's highest award. He was 
the first salmon troller appointed to a seat on the Pacific Fishery 
Management Council, serving two terms.
  Barbara Danbom, an accomplished vessel skipper and fisherman in her 
own right, works alongside husband Dave during the fishing season. In 
the off season she tends to much

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of the business and correspondence while Dave is in meetings. Her 
support has made it possible for Dave Danbom to dedicate as much time 
as he has to the betterment of the fishery.
  In recent years the Danboms worked with myself and my predecessor to 
this office, now White House Chief of Staff, Leon Panetta, for the 
establishment of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which 
stretches from San Luis Obispo County to Point Reyes and is managed out 
of both Monterey and San Francisco.
  The Danboms' devotion to the preservation of ocean waters and 
resources is exemplary. It is an honor to have David and Barbara Danbom 
on the Central Coast of California. I know I am speaking for the 
residents of the 17th District when I say that we are proud of Barbara 
and David Danbom.

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