[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 147 (Monday, October 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2099]
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              IN APPRECIATION FOR A LIFETIME OF DEDICATION

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 20, 2003

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate an 
outstanding Arkansan, and native of the Fourth Congressional District, 
whose dedication to historic preservation and to our National Park 
system is beyond extraordinary.
  Parker Westbrook is a recipient of the Gold Star Award, which is one 
of the most prestigious awards the President's Advisory Council on 
Historic Preservation bestows to its members.
  I am also here to honor Mr. Westbrook for his active involvement as a 
member of the advisory board for the National Park System.
  Through his selfless, unyielding service to both organizations, 
Parker played a major role in protecting our Nation's resources, and 
preserving our precious national landmarks.
  For the past 8 years, Parker has spent countless hours serving on 
both of these prestigious boards. His dedication went well beyond mere 
membership; he never missed a meeting for either organization.
  Throughout his life, Parker has sought to better his community and 
his country by preserving our country's heritage for future 
generations. He is a role model to all Americans who strive for 
exceptional public service. I congratulate him on his recent 
accomplishment, and I wish him the best in what I know will be many 
more years of selfless service to our country.

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