[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12570]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN ENGBER

  Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize John Engber for 
his 11 years of service to the U.S. Senate and the people of Washington 
State. John served as my State Director during this time, and he was a 
critical part of my staff. On June 1, he ended his tenure in my office. 
We were sad to see him go, but we wish him all the best in his next 
endeavor.
  John was a thoughtful and dedicated public servant. As my State 
Director, he helped ensure that even though Washington State residents 
are 2,500 miles from DC, their needs are up-front and center. 
Overseeing my State operations, he was responsible for listening to the 
people in our communities and for connecting them to the Senate and the 
Federal Government. And thanks to his hard work, residents of towns 
from Forks to Clarkston have access to me and my office.
  One of John's greatest accomplishments during his time with my office 
was his help in drafting the recently enacted Wild Sky Wilderness law. 
John worked closely with local leaders, the environmental community, 
outdoor enthusiasts, and others to create a wilderness proposal built 
on community consensus. We faced some tremendous obstacles over the 9 
years that we worked on the bill, but John helped us all remain 
dedicated to the goal of preserving Wild Sky for future generations.
  Finally, I would like to thank John for his years of service to me 
and the people of Washington State. His leadership and his dedication 
are truly appreciated, and I know that he will always have Washington 
State's interests at heart. I wish him happiness and success as he 
moves on to the next phase of his career.

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