[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING RANDY AND DIANE FRYKBERG FOR THEIR 
                  SERVICE WITH THE NATIONAL SKI PATROL

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Randy and Diane 
Frykberg for their retirement from the National Ski Patrol after a 
combined 103 years of service. Through their exceptional leadership and 
steadfast devotion to their community, Diane and Randy have become an 
indispensable part of Northern Michigan.
  Since its founding in 1938, the National Ski Patrol has dedicated 
itself to serving the public and ensuring the safety of those who seek 
to enjoy outdoor recreation. It is currently comprised of more than 
26,000 members serving in over 600 different patrols. With 52 and 51 
years of service respectively, Randy and Diane are one of only 14 
husband-wife pairs to each devote over half a century to the safety of 
their local community.
  Under the service of Randy and Diane, the team at Boyne Highlands was 
named the Outstanding Large Ski Patrol 2015-16, ranked first out of 127 
patrols in the region and second nationally. Serving as Patrol Director 
at Boyne Highlands since 2012, Randy's innovative leadership has led to 
wide success and recognition. Among these innovations include the Boyne 
Highlands Host Program--the first such program in the nation. He also 
created a relationship with Michigan State University College of 
Medicine, providing the opportunity for 3rd year students to shadow 
patrollers to study the field techniques and outdoor emergency care. 
Additionally, Randy was instrumental in ensuring guest safety during an 
arson fire at the Highlands Lodge in December of 2016. Outside of their 
service with the National Ski Patrol, Diane and Randy have two sons and 
own and operate a floral shop in Boyne City.
  Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Randy and Diane Frykberg 
for their combined 103 years of service to the people of Northern 
Michigan with the National Ski Patrol. Michiganders can take great 
pride in knowing the First District is home to such devoted 
individuals. On behalf of my constituents, I wish Diane and Randy all 
the best in their future endeavors.

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