[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 72 (Friday, June 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1038-E1039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DANIEL C. PREECE

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 5, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Daniel C. 
Preece, for his leadership and effort to improve the quality of life in 
our community. Daniel is a determined, hard working individual who has 
dedicated 25 years of invaluable service to the California Department 
of Parks and Recreation.
  There are many areas in California of immense natural beauty that are 
designated as sanctuaries where plant and wildlife can live in an 
undisturbed, harmonious environment. Mr. Preece has dedicated tireless 
hours upon hours of service to preservation of State Parks all over 
California, and has much to show for his devoted career.
  Daniel first responded to his calling in 1972 with a nine month 
training course at the California State Park Training Center and the 
Regional Criminal Justice Training Center. Mr. Preece then served as a 
Park Ranger in the County of Orange, and later as a Supervising Ranger 
at San Clemente State Beach.

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  Two years later Daniel began a ten year commitment as an Associate 
Park and Recreation Specialist. As a Specialist, he worked as a liaison 
between Director of State Parks and the California State Parks 
Foundation, and other groups. Highlighting this period, Daniel served 
for two years as the Supervisor for the California Statewide Recreation 
Needs Analysis, and for six years as the Grants Administrator for 
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and the California State Parks 
Bond Programs.
  Feeling the need for a new challenge, Daniel moved on to become the 
District Superintendent for the Gaviota District in 1984. During his 
five year tenure at this position, he played an instrumental role in 
the acquisition and development of park lands and facilities, and the 
historic restoration at El Presidio de Santa Barbara. He also worked to 
minimize the impact of major oil production and transportation on state 
parklands, resources and visitors.
  Currently, Daniel is the District Superintendent and Deputy Regional 
Director for Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Mountains and Los Angeles 
District. As District Superintendent, Mr. Preece oversees thirty-five 
units of the California State Park System, including Red Rock Canyon, 
Malibu Creek and Leo Carrillo State Parks. During this period, which 
began in 1989, Daniel has helped to add over 20,000 acres to the Santa 
Monica and Los Angeles Mountains District, has opened numerous centers 
for public use, has developed nature preservation programs and has 
worked to better the relationship between State Parks and their 
neighbors. He has also sat on numerous boards and teams, including the 
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in paying 
tribute to Daniel C. Preece. He has shown an unwavering commitment to 
the community and deserves our recognition and praise.

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