[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2360-E2361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DOUG SCOTT

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                           HON. JACK METCALF

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, I join Senator Murray this evening in 
recognizing Doug Scott, a San Juan Island resident, who was recently 
presented the Sierra Club's highest tribute--John Muir Award.
  Despite differing with him and the Sierra Club on a number of issues, 
I really appreciate his willingness to work with all interest groups 
and beliefs to solve environment problems.
  His work with the Northwest Straits Advisory Commission, which 
Senator Murray and I

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formed, has been invaluable. The commission was formed and public 
dialog broke down concerning the marine sanctuary process, and Doug 
helped facilitate a dialog in order to resolve important differences 
and issues by consensus. His ability to work with individuals with 
differing perspectives in a cooperative and resourceful manner is a 
true asset to the commission.
  Doug has a notable background and experience when it comes to the 
environment. He joined the Sierra Club in 1967, and served as their 
Northwest field representative from 1973 to 1977. In 1980 they named 
him national conservation director of the Sierra Club, and in 1988 he 
became the organization's associate executive director. In 1990, he 
left the Sierra Club to direct the San Juan Community Theater in Friday 
Harbor, WA. Currently, Doug is the executive director of Friends of the 
San Juans.
  Doug is in good company in receiving this award. Previous recipients 
include such distinguished persons as Jacques Cousteau and Wallace 
Stegner.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize Doug Scott, a Washington 
State resident, before the U.S. House of Representatives, and to 
congratulate him on receiving the John Muir Award.

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