[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. WILLIAM CLARK

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
William Clark, who is stepping down as chair of the Okefenokee Swamp 
Park Board of Trustees after 15 years of hard work and dedicated 
service.
  Since 2010, Dr. Clark has advanced the mission of Okefenokee Swamp 
Park, promoting a community connection with nature and preserving its 
ecological health through stewardship, education, and outdoor 
recreation.
  While serving as chairman, Dr. Clark was instrumental in expanding 
the park's mission to promote tourism and education. Under his 
leadership, the park strengthened partnerships with organizations such 
as the University of Georgia, focusing on conservation efforts to 
maintain the swamp's native alligator population.
  He was instrumental in expanding ecotourism by acquiring the visitor 
concession at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge headquarters and 
the nomination by the U.S. Department of the Interior as the next 
American World Heritage site.
  After his successful tenure in this role, Dr. Clark has expressed 
enthusiasm for this transition and remains confident in the ongoing 
excellence of the Okefenokee Swamp Park board.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Clark for his commitment to improving the 
Okefenokee Swamp Park and I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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