[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E126]
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                       CELEBRATING MR. GARY FLOSI

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 2014

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Mr. Gary 
Flosi on his recent retirement from the California Department of Fish 
and Wildlife. Mr. Flosi's dedication to the North Coast's fisheries and 
watersheds has been a tremendous service to the state.
   Mr. Flosi began his career as a wildland firefighter with the 
California Ecology Corps in October 1975, then moved on to work with 
the California Conservation Corps. When he joined Fish and Wildlife, he 
helped develop the fisheries technician program with the CCC and led 
the state's peer review committee for Fish and Wildlife's Fisheries 
Restoration Grants Program. Mr. Flosi co-founded the AmeriCorps 
Watershed Stewards Project and has served on its Advisory Committee for 
20 years.
   Through 4-H and FFA, the CCC and AmeriCorps, Mr. Flosi has passed on 
his understanding of the importance of fisheries to many who follow in 
his footsteps. His example will continue to inspire those who wish to 
restore the environment and fisheries that are so vital to California.
   Please join me in expressing deep appreciation to Mr. Gary Flosi for 
his long and impressive career, and his exceptional record of service.

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