[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 220 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF TOM LEATHERMAN

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 23, 2021

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Tom Leatherman to the nation and to the Bay Area.
  Tom started his career with the National Park Service (NPS) in 1989 
as an intern. During his time with NPS, Tom developed a strong working 
relationship with the Japanese American community. Starting in 2005, he 
served as a superintendent at Manzanar Historic Site. Additionally, Tom 
served as the regional representative for NPS's Japanese American 
Confinement Sites grant program.
  Most recently, Tom worked as a superintendent of the four NPS sites 
in the Congressional District I represent, including Eugene O'Neil 
National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Port Chicago 
Naval Magazine National Memorial, and Rosie the Riveter/World War II 
Home Front National Historical Park. The parks, through Tom's work, 
help provide visitors with the important history of the area.
  In addition to the sites in the Eleventh District, Tom has served at 
a variety of NPS sites throughout his career including Joshua Tree 
National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Golden 
Gate National Recreation Area, and more. Tom has held a number of 
positions throughout his career including superintendent, acting deputy 
regional director, and team lead for the Serious Accident Investigation 
Team.
  Tom's experience and dedication make him the perfect fit to serve as 
superintendent of Pearl Harbor National Memorial. I thank Tom for his 
diligence and passion for preserving our nation's natural wonders and 
history and congratulate him on his new role. Please join me in 
honoring Tom for his more than thirty years of service to our nation's 
park system.

                          ____________________