[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 37 (Thursday, March 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
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                           HONORING LORI BELL

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2013

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lori Bell, a forest 
ranger with a strong dedication to her community and to the 
preservation of the grasslands. As the district ranger of the Pawnee 
National Grassland, Lori has established lasting relationships with the 
Weld County Commissioners and grazing associations.
  Growing up in northern Wisconsin, Lori developed a love of the forest 
and joined the United States Forest Service as a forest ranger. She has 
worked in South Dakota, Idaho, California, Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska 
before settling in eastern Colorado.
  As the district ranger, Lori has focused on building relationships 
with officials in Weld County. Her passion for her work and dedication 
to continuously improving relationships with the various organizations 
in Weld County have earned her praise from those who work with her. She 
was recently profiled in the Greeley Tribune for her efforts to balance 
the needs of the many groups that make use of the land.
  Good stewardship of our lands is everyone's duty. Lori's leadership 
has provided an excellent example for all of us.
  I am pleased to recognize Lori Bell for her hard work and dedication. 
I wish her continued success as district ranger of Pawnee National 
Grassland.

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