[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING IRVIN ``BUZZ'' CAVERLY

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2005

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, since 1933, Baxter State Park has been one 
of the most important natural and recreational places in the state of 
Maine. From an initial purchase of 5,960 acres, the park has grown to 
204,733 acres that welcome more than 100,000 visitors each summer from 
all parts of the United States. Baxter State Park is special for its 
role as home to many of Maine's most beautiful mountains, lakes, and 
rivers and as the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
  Throughout Baxter State Park's history, no man or woman, besides 
Governor Percival Baxter himself, has been as important to the park as 
Baxter State Park Director Irvin ``Buzz'' Caverly. Buzz Caverly began 
his career at Baxter State Park as a ranger in 1959 and by 1981 had 
risen to the rank of Park Director, where he has ably and 
enthusiastically managed the park since.
  Buzz recently announced his retirement. Through the years, Buzz 
earned a well-deserved reputation for thoughtfulness, fairness, and 
dedication to the legacy of Percival Baxter and to Baxter State Park.
  Growing up in the Katahdin region of Maine, Baxter State Park has 
always been my backyard, and I know that Buzz has continued the proud 
traditions of conservation and recreational access on which Baxter 
State Park was founded and which the people of the Katahdin region and 
all of Maine deeply value.
  It can truly be said that Buzz knows Baxter State Park better than 
any man or woman alive, and his absence will be felt for years to come 
at the park. Indeed, Buzz's legacy will be remembered not only by those 
of us that love the park, but by the countless thousands of people who 
had the good fortune to meet him throughout the years and enjoy his own 
infectious love for Baxter.
  On behalf of the residents of Maine's Second Congressional District, 
and for myself personally, I would like to thank Baxter State Park 
Director Irving ``Buzz'' Caverly for his hard work and dedication to 
Baxter State Park and for protecting an area that will remain a special 
place for all future generations of visitors from throughout Maine and 
away. Buzz, thank you and congratulations.

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