[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING JAMES RASMUSSEN ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF 
                  SERVICE AS A STRONG COMMUNITY LEADER

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2022

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate James 
Rasmussen on his retirement. James has served as a strong community 
leader working on environmental, habitat, and community issues along 
the Duwamish River.
  My staff and I have had the pleasure of working with James for 
several years. He has played an important role serving his community as 
part of the Duwamish Tribe and the Duwamish River Community Coalition.
  James has been an extremely effective advocate for the cleanup of the 
Duwamish River. He has also been a fierce supporter of the river's 
nearby communities and has served as a tireless and committed advocate 
for decades in our region. His efforts and dedication have been 
invaluable in support of the protection of the Duwamish River. His work 
will help to ensure that the river is restored for future generations.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely thank and commend James Rasmussen for 
spending his career focused on the protection and cleanup of the 
Duwamish River. I congratulate him on a well-deserved retirement.

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