[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14893]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SHARLA MOFFETT BEALL

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise to express my appreciation to 
Sharla Moffett Beall, my Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Subcommittee 
staff director, as she returns to her home State of Oregon. Sharla has 
been an important member of my Senate staff. Her counsel and efforts 
will be missed.
  There is no one in the Senate more knowledgeable on Endangered 
Species Act issues; issues of real significance to Idaho and the 
Nation. She has been a tireless advocate for meaningful solutions to 
recover endangered and threatened salmon species in the Pacific 
Northwest. She has helped me to lead the fight against bad policies, 
such as the total maximum daily load rule proposed in 2000, and for 
good policies, like habitat conservation plans and streamlining of the 
consultation process.
  When I became chairman of the subcommittee, I had little doubt about 
who I wanted as staff director. I first worked with Sharla when she was 
professional staff for the House Agriculture Committee. I knew that in 
Sharla, I had someone experienced, professional, effective, and with a 
keen legislative sense. She also shared my political philosophy and 
passion for fish and wildlife issues.
  It has also been rewarding to see Sharla start a family during her 
time as staff director. In her first year on my staff, she married 
another Oregon native, Jim Beall; during the second year, they had her 
first child, Anna-Sophia; and just last year a second daughter, 
Alexandra-Skye, was born. They are a wonderful and loving family.
  The Senate has a tough time competing with two beautiful daughters. I 
will miss Sharla and her family. I wish them all the best, but I know 
this is not farewell. She will continue to be a valued friend and 
advisor.

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