[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 33 (Thursday, February 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF THOMAS CARNEY

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2008

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a gentleman 
who has quietly spent the last twenty-five years making a difference in 
our community. Prior to 1983, Thomas Carney would never have described 
himself as, in his own words, a ``bunny hugger''. However, while out on 
a walk that year in our desert community, he came across two desert 
tortoises that had been badly damaged by heavy equipment on a 
construction site. One did not survive, but the other one did, due to 
the care and compassion of Mr. Carney.
  This one day occurrence put Mr. Carney on a course in life he could 
never have imagined--tortoise advocate. He is now a member of the 
Arizona Chapter of the National Turtle and Tortoise Society. This group 
is dedicated to the study and conservation of these endangered animals.
  I feel that it is important to recognize people like Thomas Carney. 
He saw a problem and educated himself about how to help these gentle 
creatures. He is now an advocate for desert tortoises and donates his 
time to educating others.
  Too often, we overlook the little things in life that really make a 
difference. Mr. Carney, I want to recognize your efforts. I say 
congratulations and thank you very much for a job well done.

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