[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1185]
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                       HONORING MR. JAMES ARNOLD

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I would like to offer my thanks and 
congratulations to Mr. James Arnold, environmental restoration manager 
for the Oregon National Guard. He was recently awarded the Secretary of 
the Army's FY07 Environmental Restoration Award for contributions made 
by an individual. This is the Army's highest honor in the field of 
environmental science, and Mr. Arnold is the year's only individual to 
be recognized.
  As the Federal Government's largest property holder, the Department 
of Defense has a significant responsibility to ensure its lands are 
sustainably managed. Mr. Arnold's success proves that government can be 
a good partner to communities and the environment. His innovative 
approaches to resource management and remediation are a credit to 
Oregonian ingenuity and environmental stewardship.
  I am particularly impressed by the large-scale range remediation at 
Camp Withycombe, located in my district. For years, I have advocated 
for increased awareness and funding for the cleanup of our ranges and 
legacy sites. This work in immensely challenging and I am impressed 
with Mr. Arnold's creative, cost-effective, and above all, successful 
approach to this problem.
  I am proud that the Oregon Army National Guard is at the forefront of 
the Army's efforts to transform its environmental and business 
practices.
  Mr. Arnold, thank you for your outstanding service to Oregon and our 
country. I wish you the best of luck in your future work.

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