[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 37 (Thursday, February 28, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO CHRIS CORREALE

 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 
service and achievements of Ms. Chris Correale, director of harbor 
development for the Maryland Port Administration, upon her retirement.
  Chris Correale is the ultimate example of a public servant whose 
expertise and efforts while unknown to the majority of Maryland's 
residents, have been critical to Maryland's economy and environment.
  An expert in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers processes, Chris has spent 
more than 25 years crafting and implementing innovative and 
collaborative Federal and State beneficial reuse projects that kept the 
Port of Baltimore's shipping channels open and improved the environment 
in the Chesapeake Bay. From dredging, construction, beach 
replenishment, habitat restoration, and permitting, Chris has been the 
visionary behind the development of projects that have significantly 
improved the infrastructure, environment, business climate, regional 
partnerships, and economic development opportunities throughout the 
State of Maryland.
  At the Maryland Port Administration, Chris ensured the Port of 
Baltimore's channels are in top condition for maritime traffic serving 
the port. She oversaw the planning and policy of what to do with the 
dredged material, she secured State and Federal funding for the port, 
and she coordinated multi-agency management of the port's aids to 
navigation systems.
  Prior to joining the Maryland Port Administration, Chris had a 
distinguished career as the chief of the operations division of the 
U.S. Army Corps' Baltimore District. By overseeing the Baltimore 
District's navigation program, Chris was instrumental in the 
operations, maintenance, protection, and restoration of Maryland's 
ports, military installations, levees, Federal channels, island 
habitats, and reservoirs.
  Chris's retirement is a loss for the State of Maryland. Her vision, 
expertise, and extraordinary social skills have enabled her to 
successfully navigate the Federal, State, and local forces to bring so 
many critical projects to fruition. She has significantly improved the 
infrastructure, environment, and business climate throughout the State 
of Maryland, and she will be missed. Therefore, it is my honor to 
recognize the contributions of Ms. Chris Correale to the State of 
Maryland and thank her for her years of valuable service.

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