[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JOHN CARLSON, JR.

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr Speaker, I rise today to honor John 
Carlson, Jr., an esteemed member of our wildlife and conservation 
community. Mr. Carlson is being honored today for his extensive career 
in wildlife conservation spanning over 35 years and we thank him for 
his service.
  Mr. Carlson was born in Chicago, and currently lives in Roseville 
with his wife Michelle. Together, they have two children, Zachary and 
Jacob. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management from 
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt and his Master of 
Science from Iowa State University in Wildlife Biology.
  Mr. Carlson began his career 35 years ago as a biologist with the 
California Department of Fish and Game. From there, he was promoted to 
Wildlife Branch Chief and later, to Executive Director of the 
California Fish and Game Commission. After 21 years serving the 
Department of Fish and Game, Mr. Carlson went on to spend the next 14 
years with the California Waterfowl Association, where he ended his 
remarkable career as its president. His long career in wildlife 
conservation is commendable.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Carlson has worked tirelessly to give back 
to our community. As president of California Waterfowl, he directed and 
oversaw the fee-title acquisition of lands for habitat protection and 
public use and education, the acquisition of water for the Lower 
Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, and the establishment of upland 
habitat cover to benefit nesting waterfowl and other wildlife. His 
commitment to conserving wildlife by emphasizing the need for sound 
science when making wildlife conservation-related decisions and his 
positive approach to work is honorable.
  Mr. Carlson's dedication to service is further evident through his 
community involvement. He is an Alumni Fellow of Cohort 12 of the 
National Conservation Leadership Institute, which provides education 
and training to wildlife conservation professionals. Additionally, he 
worked as part of the California Department of Fish and Game Leadership 
Academy, a program for those interested in careers in wildlife 
conservation. Mr. Carlson's philanthropic work did not stop there. For 
several years, he mentored a young `student at risk' as part of the 
Student Buddy Program. We are thankful for his service and wish Mr. 
Carlson a wonderful retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Mr. Carlson for his dedicated service to the 
wildlife conservation community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper 
that we honor him here today.

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