[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID HUGHEY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. David Hughey for 
his continued dedication and volunteer work to his community.
  This year, David was named Volunteer Supervisor of the Year at the 
Interagency Volunteer Recognition Program Ceremony. He was nominated 
for the award by Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill 
Dickinson for his dedication to the volunteer program, park visitors, 
and the recreation area in general. The program is coordinated by 
employees from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, 
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Forest Service, aimed at 
improving and maintaining public lands in Southern Nevada.
  David supervises about 25 volunteers and has helped the volunteer 
program grow throughout the years. He is known for treating his 
volunteers with respect and kindness while maintaining his post. He 
holds weekly staff meetings in order to keep everyone informed, 
organizes monthly recognition barbeques for the volunteers, ensures 
that they have the proper training and tools necessary, and allows 
himself to be available to his volunteers at all times.
  Maintenance around the park is a high priority for David. He's 
involved with several of the beach and park clean up events, including 
the Great American Clean-Up, National Public Lands Day, Eagle Scouts 
Projects, and other corporate and civic group sponsored public service 
works. David and volunteers also help rake the campgrounds, work on 
irrigation systems, plant and prune trees, and provide information to 
visitors about the park. Not only does he do this, but he also 
coordinates the day-to-day maintenance work of paid employees and 
volunteers. ``We are fortunate to have dedicated employees like David 
Hughey on our staff,'' said Superintendent Dickinson.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I honor Mr. David Hughey 
for his selfless devotion and undying enthusiasm to his staff and to 
the community that frequents his park. I commend him for all his 
efforts and wish him luck with all his future endeavors.

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