[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 14 (Monday, January 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E65]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING DON TUTTLE, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Don Tuttle, Deputy Public Works Director, County of Humboldt, on the 
occasion of his retirement after 31 years of public service.
  Don Tuttle received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from 
Purdue University and a masters degree from the University of 
California. In addition, he received a bachelor's degree in Natural 
Resources from Humboldt State University. After serving with the public 
works department in Walnut Creek, CA, he began his career in Humboldt 
County as Natural Resources Analyst for the Public Works Department, 
and later became Environmental Services Manager. In 1999 he was 
promoted to Deputy Public Works Director.
  During his tenure, Mr. Tuttle was instrumental in protecting the 
environment, developing policy and guiding the permit process on in a 
broad array of county projects. He managed county parks, improved 
public access and protected fragile natural resources; he guided the 
effort to protect wetlands and enhance fish habitat; he detected the 
Western Snowy Plover, a federally threatened species, leading to the 
protection of its habitat; and was instrumental in getting more 
protections for fish affected by the diversion of the Upper Eel River. 
A singular accomplishment was his compilation of an environmental data 
bank comprised of 20,000 aerial photographs, both modem and historic, 
along with documents and maps pertaining to archaeological sites, 
geology, vegetation, wildlife, and roads. This material will guide 
land-use decisions in Humboldt County for many years to come. He has 
also been an active member of the Humboldt County Historical Society 
for over three decades.
  Don Tuttle is a dedicated, exceptionally able public servant that has 
made outstanding contributions to Humboldt County and to the State of 
California.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Don 
Tuttle for his extraordinary service to the people of California.

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