[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S88-S89]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MARY ERICKSON

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the distinct honor 
of recognizing Mary Erickson, forest supervisor for the Custer Gallatin 
National Forest, for her years of service.
  Mary has been active in the stewardship of natural resources for 
nearly 40 years, the last 15 as forest supervisor in Montana. During 
her tenure, she worked to consolidate the Custer and Gallatin National 
Forests into one National Forest that Montanans enjoy today. The Custer 
Gallatin National Forest stretches over 3.1 million acres and covers 
portions of southern Montana and western South Dakota. It is known for 
its wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and opportunities for industry and 
recreation.
  Mary graduated from Oregon State University's College of Forestry 
with a bachelor of science in forest management in 1982 and received a 
master of science in forest economics in 1986. In her time with the 
Forest Service, Mary has supported numerous collaborative efforts to 
better the connection between communities, organizations and the Forest 
Service and led the Custer and Gallatin Forest through a forest

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plan revision process that engaged public users and local communities.
  Mary's support of the communities who enjoy and rely on their public 
lands is exemplary and personifies what it means to be a public 
servant. With her retirement at the end of December, Montana recognizes 
her distinguished career and thanks her for her contributions and 
dedication to our wonderful State, the natural resources we enjoy, and 
the people who call it home.

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