[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E61]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JIM CARROLL

                                 ______
                                 

                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2008

   Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Jim Carroll, a proud veteran and dedicated public servant. Mr. Carroll 
is retiring this year after 38 years of Federal service, most of which 
has been spent with the National Park Service at Mammoth Cave National 
Park.
   Jim Carroll grew up in Hart County, Kentucky, and graduated from 
Munfordville High School in 1966. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 
and served in Vietnam. Upon his return, he enrolled at Western Kentucky 
University and graduated in 1975.
  Mr. Carroll began his tenure with the Park Service in 1972 as a 
seasonal guide at Mammoth Cave National Park. After a brief assignment 
at Biscayne National Park in Florida, he returned to Mammoth Cave as a 
full time Park Ranger. Mr. Carroll then served as a Split Ranger, 
working with the law enforcement and resources management divisions of 
the park. Mr. Carroll has been supervised nearly all aspects of Mammoth 
Cave National Park.
  In 1995, Mr. Carroll was named Chief of the Division of External 
Programs. His responsibilities have included media relations, 
publications, information technology, concessions management, and 
community relations.
  It is my privilege to honor Jim Carroll today, before the entire 
United States House of Representatives, for his service to Mammoth Cave 
National Park. I wish Jim, and his wife Sina a safe and happy 
retirement.

                          ____________________