[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MR. DON GLASER

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Don Glaser for 
his service as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Regional 
Director. Over the years he has practiced careful and productive 
stewardship over our nation's water and power resources. His reverence 
for our natural resources and his commitment to public service have 
made him an exceptional public servant. This January, Mr. Glaser will 
continue his efforts in Denver, Colorado, where he will work on several 
high priority projects for the Bureau of Reclamation.
  Mr. Glaser has over twenty years of experience with the Bureau of 
Reclamation, where he has held a number of positions throughout the 
West and Washington, D.C. He was recently honored with the Department 
of Interior's highest recognition, the Distinguished Service Award. He 
has been active in non-profits engaged in water education, open space 
preservation, and fish and wildlife conservation and restoration. As 
Regional Director, Mr. Glaser oversaw the management of Reclamation's 
water projects in an area that encompasses the northern two-thirds of 
California, most of western Nevada, and part of southern Oregon. His 
breadth of experience has certainly been an asset to the Mid-Pacific 
region.
  The Central Valley Project (CVP) is perhaps one of the most 
complicated and intricate federal water projects in the United States. 
Managing the CVP requires delicately balancing the often conflicting 
needs of farmers, ranchers, cities, fish, wildlife, tribal communities, 
and recreational users. As the principal supervisor of projects like 
the CVP, Mr. Glaser consistently brought the skills necessary to 
troubleshoot problems. His expertise and ability to foster 
relationships helped to address the competing needs of all water users, 
making him a responsible guardian of one of our most precious 
resources--water.
  Mr. Glaser's job called for the ability to address and resolve 
conflicts, and to understand the nuances and sensitivities of the water 
resources industry. He has demonstrated a strong grasp of program 
planning, analysis, policy formulation, and implementation, which 
enabled him to represent the Department on many difficult issues. Mr. 
Glaser's capacity to balance local implications and ``the big picture'' 
allows him to successfully create innovative solutions to seemingly 
impossible conflicts.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Don Glaser 
for his tireless dedication to being a conscientious keeper of 
America's water and power resources. His innovative work and enthusiasm 
on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation make him a role model and source 
of pride for all Americans.

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