[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 156 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       REMEMBERING MARY GAUTREAUX

  Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart today that I 
honor the incredible life of Mary Gautreaux, an Oregonian who never 
stopped fighting to make our State and our world a better place for 
all. Throughout her decades-long career working with my colleague 
Senator Wyden as a fellow, a field representative, and as deputy State 
director, she was deeply committed to not only preserving Oregon's 
natural treasures but making sure Oregonians in every comer of our 
State had the opportunity to experience them.
  Her love for helping others was only paralleled by her passion for 
Oregon's incredible public lands, which was a cornerstone of her life 
even long before she joined Senator Wyden's team. Previously, she 
fought wildfires and maintained our forests--strenuous, courageous work 
that is critical to keeping our communities safe. When she transitioned 
to Senator Wyden's office, her hard work continued and culminated in 
countless accomplishments that will shape the lives of Oregonians for 
generations to come.
  On behalf of all Oregonians, I thank her for her generous spirit and 
her unwavering dedication to serving the people of Oregon. Her 
contributions will be felt for generations to come, and she will be 
dearly missed and never forgotten.

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