[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING DAVID LUCAS

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize David Lucas for 
winning the 2024 Paul Kroegel Refuge Manager of the Year award from the 
National Wildlife Refuge Association.
  The Paul Kroegel Award honors refuge managers who have made 
significant contributions to the protection and management of national 
wildlife refuges. During his time as a manager for the Rocky Flats, Two 
Ponds, and Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuges, David 
rehabilitated two formerly hazardous waste sites into thriving animal 
refuges, oversaw the restoration of 15,000 acres of prairie habitat, 
and reintroduced the Black-Footed Ferret to one of his refuges. He also 
expanded access to his refuges by installing ADA accessible e trails 
and piers and hiring bilingual rangers. David's work brought Colorado's 
public lands closer to home, ensuring that everyone can learn from and 
enjoy our diverse environment.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional district, 
it is my honor to congratulate David Lucas on receiving the Refuge 
Manager of the Year award and thank him for his remarkable work in 
conserving Colorado's public lands.

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