[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RETIREMENT OF LINDA L. STOLL

  Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Linda L. Stoll, who has been an employee of the Federal Government for 
nearly 34 years, including 21 years with the National Park Service. 
Since July 2000, Ms. Stoll has been the superintendent of Wind Cave 
National Park in South Dakota. Wind Cave is the fourth longest cave in 
the world.
  Ms. Stoll began her career with the Government in the 1970s with the 
General Services Administration in Denver. Over the course of 12 years 
in the agency, she held several positions, starting as a c1erk 
stenographer and ultimately becoming personnel management specialist 
with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Miami, FL.
  In 1985, she accepted a position with the National Park Service as 
supervisory personnel management specialist at Everglades National 
Park. It was the first of what were to be many posts in an extensive 
and highly regarded career. In 1988, she became superintendent of what 
is now Pecos National Historical Park. Also prior to coming to Wind 
Cave, she was assistant regional director for program review in the 
Intermountain Regional Office of National Park Service.
  As the superintendent of Wind Cave for 6 years, Ms. Stoll took the 
lead in shepherding the park through 10 environmental assessments and 
one environmental impact statement. The purpose of these exercises was 
both to be sure park resources were being protected, and to ensure the 
safety of those visiting the park. The results of this work were an 
array of construction projects and new wildlife management plans. Her 
ingenuity helped to preserve the wonderful Wind Cave system and the 
mixed-grass prairie that is also under her jurisdiction.
  Ms. Stoll will be retiring on January 3, 2007 and intends to stay in 
the Hot Springs area. Though her day-to-day presence at the park will 
be greatly missed, her years of hard work are appreciated by the 
visitors of Wind Cave and all those who care about protecting this 
national treasure. I applaud Ms. Stoll's service and thank her for her 
time and efforts.

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