[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 92 (Thursday, June 26, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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       DAVID G. UNGER, ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF THE USDA FOREST SERVICE

 Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I would like to take a few minutes 
to recognize a distinguished civil servant and new resident of the 
State of Maine.
  My colleagues know the value of having experienced, wise, and 
seasoned legislators in our midst to work through many of the difficult 
and complex issues we face on a daily basis. We can all appreciate the 
tremendous loss, therefore, at the Department of Agriculture when 
Associate Chief Dave Unger retires from his post at the Forest Service 
at the end of this month.
  Mr. Unger has 40 years of experience working with natural resource 
issues in the public arena. Most recently he has been second in command 
at the Forest Service, engaged in the management of the National Forest 
System, the Forest Service research priorities, State and private 
forestry programs, international forestry issues, and administrative 
responsibilities. As one of the most heavily forested States in the 
country, Maine has benefitted from his leadership through technical 
assistance to landowners, advanced wood products manufacturing 
technology from the research program, and recreational opportunities in 
our own corner of the White Mountain National Forest.
  In addition to serving as Associate Chief for the Forest Service, Mr. 
Unger was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and 
Environment, Associate Chief for the Soil Conservation Service, 
executive vice president of the National Association of Conservation 
Districts, Director of the Pennsylvania State Soil and Water 
Commission, among other leadership posts in the natural resources and 
conservation arena.
  Recently, Mr. Unger was honored by the President of the United States 
with a Distinguished Executive Rank Award. In 1991, President Bush 
awarded him the Presidential Meritorious Executive Rank Award. He is a 
fellow of the Soil and Water Conservation Society and has been 
recognized by many other organizations for his contributions over a 
long and productive career helping farmers, conserving forests and 
protecting wildlife.
  I am also pleased to say that Mr. Unger has chosen one of the most 
beautiful places in the world to retire with his wife, Carolyn. He will 
become a permanent resident of Maine where I am sure our communities, 
farmers, foresters, and others will continue to reap the benefits of 
his illustrious career. I want to welcome the Ungers Downeast, 
congratulate Mr. Unger on a full and productive career, and wish them 
both the best in their retirement in Maine.

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