[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 116 (Thursday, July 31, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S10610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CLYDE BROWN

 Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I pay 
tribute to an outstanding citizen of Mississippi. On June 13, 2003, 
Clyde Brown of Moss Point, MS was recognized for his long-term efforts 
to protect the fragile, natural resources of coastal Mississippi by 
receiving the 2003 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's, 
NOAA, Environmental Hero Award.
  Established in 1995 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Earth Day, 
the Environmental Hero award honors individuals and organizations for 
their tireless efforts to preserve and protect our Nation's 
environment. Mr. Brown is among only 36 winners in the Nation of the 
2003 NOAA Environmental Hero Award.
  A lifelong resident of eastern Jackson County, MS, Clyde Brown 
recently retired after nearly 40 years of employment at the 
International Paper Company and is a part-time oysterman and seafood 
processor. He has been involved in a number of volunteer efforts that 
range from serving on citizen advisory councils to establishing the 
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources' Grand Bay National 
Estuarine Research Reserve, NERR.
  Mr. Brown has worked with my office and other members of Congress 
over the years to secure support for a variety of projects including 
the oyster relay project, establishment of the Grand Bay NERR, 
expansion of the Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a local Federal 
Emergency Management Agency buyout, disaster relief, and the Coastal 
Impact Assistance Program, to name a few.
  David Ruple, manager of the Mississippi Department of Marine 
Resources/Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve said, ``Clyde 
Brown is soft-spoken yet determined in his efforts to conserve and 
restore the resources of the Mississippi gulf coast. He serves as the 
pulse of the local community and has been the sounding board for local 
residents inquiring about Federal and State conservation initiatives 
over the years. Clyde is a true environmental hero, and I am proud to 
have had the opportunity to work with him.
  It is citizens such as Mr. Brown whose dedicated efforts and 
outstanding accomplishments greatly benefit the environment and make 
our Nation a better place for all Americans.

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