[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 119 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DOUG LINNEY

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2002

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to pay tribute to Doug 
Linney, a young man who has dedicated his life to helping preserve 
California's environment. Doug was a member of my District Office staff 
in 1983 and 1984, so he is special to me.
  Doug is being presented with the Mark Dubois Award by the Friends of 
the River on October 3rd. This is a most deserved honor as Doug has 
served California's environmental community for more than twenty years. 
He has been a passionate advocate, a savvy strategist, a coalition 
builder and an exceptional fund raiser.
  Doug began his career with Friends of the River as a staff member, 
later becoming a member of the Board of Directors and a generous 
supporter. From 1988 to 1994, he was Political Director of the 
California League of Conservation Voters, where he worked to elect pro-
environment candidates. He still serves as a board member of that 
organization, and also as co-chair of its Environmental Leadership 
Forum.
  Over the years, Doug has developed expertise in the areas of water, 
solid waste, forestry and environmental tax reform issues, and many 
organizations have benefited from his knowledge and experience. In 
addition to his work on behalf of the California League of Conservation 
Voters and Friends of the River, he has served on the boards of 
directors of EcoVenture and the Planning and Conservation League. He is 
also a Director of the East Bay Municipal Utilities District.
  Doug founded The Next Generation, a public relations and campaign 
consulting firm based in Oakland, California. He is now president of 
that company. He is committed to creating a healthier environment for 
generations to come. We are indebted to him for caring about our 
future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in saluting Doug 
Linney whose life work is an inspiration to all of us.

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