[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 103 (Monday, June 14, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING VICKI CHRISTIANSEN

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
celebrate and congratulate USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen 
on her recently announced retirement.
  Chief Christiansen has dedicated 40 years as a professional forester, 
wildland firefighter, and land manager.
  I have had the great privilege of working with Vicki and appreciated 
her visit to the Allegheny National Forest.
  While visiting, it was made clear her passion for problem-solving, 
connecting people with their natural resources, and her commitment to 
local collaboration.
  The ANF is Pennsylvania's only national forest, and it plays a vital 
role in our communities throughout the region.
  Vicki's work as USDA Forest Service chief focused on saved natural 
resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social 
vitality for all communities.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Vicki Christiansen for her leadership, 
dedication, passion, and advocacy for our Nation's national forests in 
rural areas. May she enjoy her retirement.

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