[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 171 (Saturday, November 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES THE CAREER OF HERBERT 
                                BARRACK

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of 
Herbert Barrack, who has served the Federal Environmental Protection 
Agency for 32 years.
  A resident of Manalapan, he has risen through the ranks of the EPA by 
demonstrating his commitment to the protection of public health and the 
environment.
  Under Herb's direction as the Chief Financial Manager of the New York 
Regional Office of Policy and Management, the department has expanded 
its capacity in administrative areas such as information systems 
management, financial management, grants management and human resources 
management
  Mr. Barrack was the first EPA Assistant Regional Administrator for 
Policy and Management, as well as the first Executive Director of the 
Administrator's Environmental Financial Advisory Board.
  In 1994 Mr. Barrack became one of only two regional representatives 
on the Regulatory Policy Council, overseeing the EPA's implementation 
of new Executive Orders on Regulatory Development.
  His dedication to his work earned him both the Silver and Gold Medal 
for Exceptional Service. Mr. Barrack has also received Presidential 
Rank Awards of SES Meritorious Executive three times in recognition of 
quality and efficiency in public service.
  As an inspiration to his community and the state of New Jersey, Mr. 
Barrack has contributed significantly to the life of his community. He 
has earned our heartfelt appreciation for his efforts.

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