[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
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                         HONORING JOHN SCHWARZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honor a 
man that has devoted his career to protecting the health of Colorado's 
environment, John Schwarz. In doing so, I would like to honor this 
individual who has exemplified the notion of public service and civic 
duty. Recently, the Public Lands Foundation named Mr. Schwarz its 
Outstanding Public Land Professional.
  Mr. Schwarz was presented the monumental task of restoring the Blanca 
Wetlands, a dry arid area, back into a highly productive ecosystem. In 
doing so, his main focus was on designing a formula that would deal 
with the strong water opposition, while moving the project forward. His 
tenacity and professionalism were instrumental in reviving the wetlands 
into a vibrant and productive ecosystem. In recognition of his success 
in restoring this splendid natural system, John was named the 
Outstanding Public Land Professional. He traveled to Washington D.C. to 
receive the award on December 10, 1999. Public Lands Foundation 
President George Lea said at the ceremony that he hoped that ``Mr. 
Schwarz's work will help the real owners of these lands to better 
understand and appreciate the high ideals and integrity that Mr. 
Schwarz and the Bureau of Land Management bring to this difficult task 
each day.''
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to pay tribute to Mr. 
Schwarz and his efforts to make his community a better place to live. 
His dedication and know-how have distinguished him greatly. The 
citizens of Colorado owe John a debt of gratitude and I wish him well.

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