[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 49 (Friday, March 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF DANIEL (DAN) DILL

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 13, 2020

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of Daniel Dill, 
who passed away on September 17, 2019 at the age of 48 after a lifetime 
of public service to his community.
  Born on June 11, 1971, to Danny and Grace Dill, Dan attended Fortuna 
High School, then studied wildlife management at Humboldt State 
University. After graduating, Dan worked for the Pacific Lumber Co., 
where he became a senior wildlife biologist in 1995. In 2008, he went 
to work as a wildlife biologist at Six Rivers National Forest, and he 
was named deputy district ranger for the Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District 
in 2012. He then became district ranger for the Mad River Ranger 
District in 2015. Dan also was a member of the Scotia and Fortuna 
volunteer fire departments, and the Scotia School Board.
  Dan's commitment to the U.S. Forest Service and the communities it 
serves was particularly apparent during the 2015 wildfires on Six 
Rivers National Forest where he displayed tremendous leadership. 
Recognized for being in tune with residents' needs during and following 
the fires, he worked diligently to address critical forest fuels 
management and restoration projects in the area. Dan knew how to bring 
diverse groups of people together to bring these efforts to fruition. 
Even during trying times, Dan remained a cheerful and understanding 
individual focused on doing good work for the forest and the people who 
live in it.
  Dan is survived by his wife Dawn, his daughters Emily and Ava, his 
parents Danny and Grace, and his brother Brett. His tremendous service 
to the country through his work in the U.S. Forest Service is a legacy 
that will improve the Six Rivers National Forest for generations to 
come. Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Daniel Dill and his 
many important contributions to Northern California and the U.S. Forest 
Service.

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