[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E533]
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            TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER DARDEN AND WILLIAM SCHAUB

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                      HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 2, 2004

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Christopher 
Darden and William Schaub for receiving the 2003 Isaac M. Cline Award 
from the National Weather Service.
  The Isaac M. Cline Award is presented each year to individuals and 
teams that have made significant contributions in support of National 
Weather Service strategic and operational plans. Mr. Darden and Mr. 
Schaub were awarded the Cline award for their work demonstrating 
exceptional metrological skill and professionalism on May 6, 2003.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Darden and Mr. Schaub are lead forecasters at the 
NWS Weather Forecast Office in Huntsville, Alabama. On May 6th, North 
Alabama was experiencing extensive flash flooding and numerous reports 
of tornadoes throughout the region. Mr. Darden and Mr. Schaub issued a 
series of Tornado Warnings that had an average warning lead time of 
twenty-three minutes. In addition, they issued several Flash Flood 
Warnings with a lead time of up to forty-five minutes. Due to the 
timeliness and accuracy of these severe weather warnings, Mr. Darden 
and Mr. Schaub likely saved numerous lives.
  Mr. Darden and Mr. Schaub are being recognized for efforts performed 
within mere months of the opening of the new Huntsville Weather 
Forecast Office. This is a testament to their knowledge and expertise 
that is critical to address the unique weather patterns and needs of 
North Alabama.
  Mr. Speaker, the Isaac M. Cline Award is the highest honor the 
National Weather Service can bestow upon its employees. I rise today, 
to congratulate Christopher Darden and William Schaub on this honor.

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