[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E72]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MS. CARRIE NOVICK

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I take this 
opportunity to honor Ms. Carrie Novick on the occasion of her 
retirement. Since 1990, Carrie has served as the airport manager for 
Roberts Field, Redmond Municipal Airport in Redmond, Oregon. She will 
leave her position next Tuesday after nearly 22 years of exemplary 
public service to the citizens of Redmond and central Oregon.
  During her tenure as airport manager, Carrie has transformed a sleepy 
municipal airfield into a first class regional transportation hub. 
Nearly two years ago, Carrie completed an airport terminal expansion 
project that more than doubled the size of the existing airport to 
136,000 square feet, tripled its operations capacity to 45 flights per 
day, and allowed for more than 200,000 passengers per year to pass 
through its gates. For nearly ten years, Carrie worked passionately to 
make this fantastic project a reality.
  Carrie's tenacity and good stewardship of public resources modernized 
the facility, increased flight availability, and improved passenger 
safety and services. Carrie fulfilled her vision to transform the 
Redmond Airport into a regional economic engine powering tourism, 
trade, and industry, all while improving the quality of life for area 
residents.
  Carrie has always been eager to share her vision and passion for her 
work. She always made an effort to meet me whenever I was flying to or 
departing from the airport to brief me on the latest airport 
developments, offer her counsel on aviation policy, or just share a cup 
of coffee with me at the gate. I will miss her candor, quick wit, and 
indomitable spirit. I'm proud to call her my good friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Ms. Carrie 
Novick for her outstanding contributions to the city of Redmond and the 
communities of central Oregon, and to wish her well upon her 
retirement. Carrie has given her time and efforts selflessly to the 
region and her service is worthy of the highest praise. Mr. Speaker, I 
yield back the balance of my time.

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