[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 173 (Thursday, October 31, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PHYLLIS GREEN FOR HER RETIREMENT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF ISLE 
                          ROYALE NATIONAL PARK

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 31, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Phyllis Green 
for her retirement as Superintendent of Isle Royale National Park. 
Through her decades of leadership and commitment to our natural 
heritage, Phyllis has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First 
District.
  A U.P. native, Phyllis grew up surrounded by some of the most 
pristine natural landscapes our country has to offer. It should 
therefore not be surprising that she found her calling for conservation 
work at a young age. In high school, she led multiple clubs dedicated 
to environmental conservation before attending Michigan Technological 
University and earning an undergraduate degree in forestry. Her 41-year 
professional career saw her serve in a variety of conservation and land 
management roles, including as supervisor of Ottawa National Forest.
  As Superintendent of Isle Royale, Phyllis oversaw significant 
improvements to the operations and management of the park, including 
the implementation of a solar power system, invasive species control, 
and most recently, the reintroduction of the Gray Wolf to the island. 
This endeavor has required intensive ecological work and cooperation 
between the National Parks Service, Michigan Department of Natural 
Resources, USDA, and the State University of New York. Thanks in part 
to her leadership, the species introduction is well on its way to long-
term success, with 17 wolves currently calling the island home.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to congratulate Phyllis Green for her 
decades of service and her retirement as Superintendent of Isle Royale 
National Park. Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the First 
District is home to such a dedicated individual. On behalf of my 
constituents, I wish Phyllis all the best in her future endeavors.

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