[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 117 (Wednesday, September 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      HONORING STEPHEN PETERSBURG

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I take this 
moment to congratulate Stephen Petersburg of Rangely, Colorado, on 
receiving the National Resource Management Award from the National Park 
Service. I would like to take this moment to thank Stephen for his 
diligent work to ensure that Dinosaur National Monument's resources are 
managed efficiently and effectively. At the same time, I would like to 
congratulate him on this distinguished award. Stephen's educational 
background laid the groundwork for what would become a truly 
accomplished career with the National Park Service, that has spanned 
almost three decades.
  Stephen received his undergraduate degree in Forestry and a graduate 
degree in Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University. This education 
prepared him for his career in the National Park Service, which began 
in 1971 as a Park Ranger at Wind Cave National Park. After working for 
a little over two years at Wind Cave, Stephen shifted his professional 
talents to Dinosaur National Monument, where he began his illustrious 
tenure in 1973.
  Stephen is considered a leader in fire management and training and is 
nationally known for his expertise. This past summer he worked with 
great care to protect our nation's forests, working on fire-fighting 
efforts in Colorado, New Mexico and on the Clear Creek Fire in Idaho.
  Beyond his work at Dinosaur National Monument, Stephen's desire to 
help his community is clearly a personal priority. Stephen is an active 
member of the Kiwanis and serves on the Board of Directors of the 
Rangely District Hospital. He is also a Deacon in his local church.
  Stephen, you have earned the admiration of your friends, peers, 
neighbors and Nation. On behalf of the State of Colorado and the US 
Congress, I congratulate you on this prestigious and well-deserved 
award. Congratulations!

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