[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO KITTY ROBERTS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Superintendent Kitty Roberts, who is an individual who 
has selflessly led efforts to establish rules and regulations, that we 
abide by today. I applaud Kitty's efforts, and it is an honor to 
recognize her as a thoughtful, upstanding citizen, who gives so 
selflessly to our nation.
  Kitty spent eight years of her career as the National Park Service's 
Assistant Director, actively involved with legislative and 
Congressional affairs. Her leadership provided a boost to many 
legislative programs, and her administration successfully created 230 
laws, 15 of which were enacted by Congress. Kitty moreover, served as 
the NPS inaugural coordinator and she supervised the development of the 
East Executive Park, White House Visitor's Entrance. Since she arrived 
at the National Park Service in 1979, Kitty has excelled in many areas, 
and provided all she worked with the pleasure of experiencing her 
excellence.
  Kitty deservingly received the Andrew Clark Hecht Memorial Public 
Safety Achievements Award, because she was influential in informing 
boaters about the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. She illustrates 
the upstanding character of an individual who reaches out to help the 
community. Since 1994, Kitty has been at the forefront in providing 
ideas and solutions on how to eradicate boating fatalities due to 
carbon monoxide poisoning, and she has worked diligently with the 
United States Congress, Coast Guard, and the National Parks Service, to 
successfully alert the nation of this problem. In paty because of her 
efforts, boating fatalities involving carbon monoxide have recently 
fallen. She illustrates the upstanding character of an individual who 
reaches out to help the community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I praise the hard work 
and concern Kitty has exhibited in her work before this body of 
Congress, and this nation. Her attentiveness to many issues has helped 
enhance our communities and neighborhoods. Congratulations Kitty, thank 
you, and good luck in you future endeavors.

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