[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1122-E1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE SERVICE OF RANGER THOMAS E. COWPER

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2014

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ranger Thomas E. 
Cowper, who recently retired from the Snohomish County Department of 
Parks and Recreation after 25 years of service.
   In 1989, Thomas began his career in Snohomish County as the first 
Off-Road Vehicle Coordinator and then became a Park Ranger in 1991. 
Working at Flowing Lake Park for many years, he ensured quality 
camping, boating, fishing and picnicking for Washington families and 
enhanced the recreational opportunities in many parks for the entire 
community.
   Throughout his career, Ranger Cowper spread his passion for nature 
to those around him. As a park ranger, he guided children in nature 
interpretation through live birds of prey programs and he mentored 
hundreds of Boy Scouts in their Eagle Scout service projects.

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   Through his commitment to educational programs in the community, 
Ranger Cowper has encouraged good stewardship of our public lands and 
the creatures that inhabit them. His enthusiasm and dedication to 
protecting, improving and sharing the nature of Snohomish County has 
enriched the lives of its residents.
   I want to thank Ranger Thomas Cowper for his commitment to serving 
the people of Snohomish County and offer my congratulations on his 
retirement. I wish him the best on his next endeavors in the community 
and beyond.

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