[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1831-E1832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAMON OHLERKING

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my good 
friend Damon Ohlerking, who succumbed to cancer on July 5, 2006.
  Damon was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on September 23, 1945. A graduate 
of Iowa State University, with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in 
landscape architecture, Damon worked in Iowa, California, New Mexico, 
Minnesota, Oregon and Illinois before coming to Boulder City 10 years 
ago as the City's urban forester. Under Damon's leadership, the City 
underwent numerous beautification projects, and his vision changed the 
face of Boulder City. Damon's efforts resulted in Boulder City winning 
the 2002 National League of Cities' James C. Howland Award for Urban 
Enhancement for all cities in the country under 50,000 population.

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  Damon, a Vietnam War Veteran, also sought to share his knowledge with 
future generations through his service as an adjunct professor of 
landscape architecture, at the School of Architecture, University of 
Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV).
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Damon Ohlerking. He was a man of 
vision who greatly enhanced the lives of the residents of Boulder City, 
and he will be greatly missed by the entire community.

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