[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E821-E822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MS. JANET C. WOLF ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                         NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, it is with immense pride and accolade that 
I rise today to

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honor Janet Wolf, upon her retirement from the National Park Service. 
Ms. Wolf has distinguished herself with great determination and 
creativity during her 34 years of service.
  Thirty-four years ago, Ms. Wolf began her career as an urban intake 
employee in Washington, D.C. She has served at numerous sites across 
the country including: the Catoctin Mountain Park, the Roosevelt-
Vanderbilt Headquarters, the Fort McHenry National Monument and as 
Superintendent of the Fort Frederica National Monument and the 
Morristown National Historical Park. In addition, after spearheading 
the planning and implementation efforts to establish the Martin Luther 
King, Jr. National Historic Site, Ms. Wolf had the distinction of 
serving as its first Superintendent.
  For the past fourteen years she has prevailed with expertise as 
Project Director for the National Park Service's New Jersey Coastal 
Heritage Trail. It is in this capacity that I came to know Ms. Wolf. I 
can attest to the fact that she has labored tirelessly to shepherd this 
project from concept to reality.
  Established in 1988, the Trail has highlighted the natural beauty of 
over eight counties and six Congressional districts in New Jersey. 
Since its inception, the Trail has blossomed to its current size 
boasting over seventy destinations, welcome centers, and local 
information centers. All sites manifest a theme: Maritime History, 
Coastal Habitats, Wildlife Migration, Historic Settlements, and 
Relaxation and Inspiration. The Trail has prospered in part from 
numerous local partners including: the New Jersey Division of Parks and 
Forestry, New Jersey Office of Travel and Tourism, and the Pinelands 
Commission. These partnerships have been successful due to Ms. Wolf's 
perseverance, experience, and creativity. As a testament to her 
outstanding work, Ms. Wolf has received countless recognitions, 
including a Citation for Meritorious Service from the Secretary of 
Interior.
  Ms. Wolf's contributions also extend well beyond her role as Program 
Manager for the Trail. She has been an active participant in the local 
community, serving on numerous boards, committees and local 
foundations.
  Mr. Speaker, Janet Wolf's contributions to the National Park Service 
are indeed numerous and noteworthy. By preserving our nation's 
environmental heritage, she has left a legacy with benefits too 
countless to number. Her indefatigable work on the New Jersey Coastal 
Heritage Trail is portrayed in the eyes of a child upon seeing the 
ocean for the first time, or in the serenity brought in the solitude 
and wonder of New Jersey's forests, diverse wildlife, and coastal 
habitats.
  For her many years of dedication and diligent efforts on behalf of 
our nation's parks, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing her good 
health and a very joyous retirement.

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