[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CUSTER GALLATIN FOREST ENGINEER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT PARKS 
                                 FRADY

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                     HON. MATTHEW M. ROSENDALE, SR.

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2023

  Mr. ROSENDALE. Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to rise and acknowledge 
Custer Gallatin Forest Engineer Parks Frady for his dedicated 
administration of Montana's National Forests and congratulate him as 
the recipient of the 2022 Managerial Engineer of the Year award.
  Parks is a devoted member of the forest team who has distinguished 
himself on multiple occasions.
  But this past summer, when a natural disaster ravaged the forest he 
manages, Parks displayed the leadership and decisive action that has 
earned him recognition from his colleagues.
  When a 500-year flood event devastated much of the forest and 
surrounding lands, Parks led extensive rapid response efforts to 
restore emergency access and coordinated long-term reconstruction 
efforts to restore the area to its original state.
  Under normal circumstances, this tragedy would have incapacitated 
Custer Gallatin Forest for months. But thanks to Parks' diligent work, 
the forest and surrounding community have recovered quickly and safely.
  I can't thank Parks enough for his service to Custer Gallatin 
National Forest and the broader Montana ecosystem. His work has earned 
the respect of his peers, and his continued commitment to excellence 
will benefit the Custer Gallatin National Forest for years to come.
  I'm honored to call Parks Frady a fellow Montanan and privileged to 
recognize his contributions in the United States House of 
Representatives.

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