[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16231]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO HERBERT OLSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Herbert Olson for his 
contribution toward the preservation of Colorado's land and natural 
resources. Herb worked for forty-three years with the Colorado Bureau 
of Land Management before recently retiring. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Herbert for the huge strides he has made for 
Colorado.
  Herb was instrumental in establishing the land acquisition program 
for the BLM, which has acquired over 33,000 acres of private property 
during his time there. His talent for working with a diverse group of 
people allowed him to acquire land from willing sellers only; never did 
the BLM use the threat of condemnation to force a sale of land.
  Because of Herb's work, some of the most breathtaking lands in the 
world are now under the careful direction of the BLM. His dedication 
and leadership has provided current residents and visitors of Colorado 
with the assurance not only that they will be able to enjoy the lands, 
but also that the property will be preserved for future generations.
  The leadership that Herb demonstrated during his long tenure with the 
BLM has proven fundamental for the success of the program. I would like 
to thank him for his dedication toward our beautiful state and to 
congratulate him on a long and successful career. He certainly deserves 
our recognition.

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