[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 26 (Monday, February 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE WORK AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MR. BRITT ``MAX'' MAYFIELD, 
DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER'S TROPICAL PREDICITON CENTER 
                          UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                               speech of

                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 7, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege 
to honor the years and extraordinary work by Britt ``Max'' Mayfield the 
Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. 
His work has been invaluable to the State of Texas and this Nation.
  Mr. Mayfield has played a key role in forecast and service 
improvements for over 33 years.
  A Fellow of the American Meteorological society, he has lectured in 
the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization sponsored 
training sessions, and provides numerous works for the worldwide media.
  In 1996, Britt ``Max'' Mayfield was honored by the American 
Meteorological Society with the Francis W. Reichelderfer Award for an 
exemplary work as the coordinator of the National Hurricane Center.
  His calm voice but unwavering strength has guided Florida and million 
others through some of the worst hurricane seasons in the history of 
the United States and has helped saved millions of American lives.
  In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Mayfield was summoned to testify at 
six congressional hearings.
  He and his staff won numerous praises for their efforts to alert the 
people of Louisiana and Tennessee.
  As he leaves the Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center, he 
continues to serve his nation and the world. Mayfield is the current 
member chairman of the World Meteorological Organization's Regional 
Association--IV, which supports 26 members from Atlantic and eastern 
Pacific countries.
  Therefore Mr. Speaker, I rise with great pleasure to honor Britt 
``Max'' Mayfield.

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