[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 162 (Monday, November 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DANIEL R. JENSEN

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2015

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Daniel R. Jensen. As president of DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Dan 
Jensen has been responsible for overseeing lodging, food service, 
retail, transportation and guest services for Yosemite's 4+ million 
visitors each year. Representing the single largest concession contract 
in the National Park System, the Yosemite operation includes such 
diverse locations as The Ahwahnee and the High Sierra Camps, and 
activities from Nordic and downhill skiing at Badger Pass to 
interpretative services.
  Dan returned to Yosemite in 2006 after having worked for Yosemite 
Park & Curry Co. from 1979 to 1992. In addition to his 22 years of 
Yosemite experience, he has served as a consultant/owner engaged in 
development of themed concepts domestically and internationally. He 
also has an extensive career in theme parks, serving as Executive Vice 
President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Studios Japan. Prior 
to joining Universal Studios Japan, Dan served as Executive Vice 
President of Universal Orlando.
  Dan began his career with Price Waterhouse, headquartered in Los 
Angeles, where he had a large number of Fortune 500 clients and spent 
part of his career in South Africa. Dan holds an MBA from UCLA and a BA 
in Economics from UC Riverside, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
  He is on the Board of Trustees and the Council of the Yosemite 
Conservancy, president of the Yosemite/Mariposa Tourism Bureau, a 
member of the UC Merced Board of Trustees, an active supporter of 
NatureBridge and a frequent participant in board meetings and other 
activities and a member of numerous partner groups in support of 
Yosemite.
  Dan and his wife Suzanne were born and raised in the central 
California town of Visalia. They have a lifelong attachment to Yosemite 
that they share with their two children, having raised them in Yosemite 
before moving to Orlando, FL in 1992. Dan's enthusiasm for Yosemite has 
been a recurring theme throughout his career and his interest in park 
challenges insures an insightful and compassionate voice on issues 
affecting Yosemite's visitors and the people who serve them.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Daniel R. 
Jensen in the celebration of his hard work and achievements. It is with 
great pride that I thank him for his service and lasting contributions 
to Yosemite National Park.

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