[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 31, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1175-E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF MIKE TAUGHER

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 2013

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my friends and 
colleagues to join me in recognizing the distinguished public servant 
Mr. Mike Taugher and his dedicated work in journalism and his 
dedication to protecting the environment. Mike passed away earlier this 
month at the age of 50.
  For many years, Mike worked as the environmental reporter for the 
Contra Costa

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Times. His deep knowledge and tireless pursuit of articles earned Mike 
the respect of readers, citizens, and other journalists in addition to 
numerous awards. Governor Jerry Brown recognized his expertise on 
environmental issues and appointed Mike as a spokesperson for the 
California Department of Fish and Wildlife in May of 2012. His 
commitment to these issues was a benefit for all Californians.
  With his outstanding public service both as a reporter and a 
spokesperson, the people of California will always be thankful to Mike. 
I myself enjoyed working with him during his years as a reporter. In 
his personal life, Mike was known to talk as much about his family as 
his work. In the words of his brother, David, ``Mike loved his family 
very dearly.''
  I ask you all to join me in honoring the life and work of Mike 
Taugher.

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