[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 11723]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO KATHRYN LANDRETH

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I recognize and honor Kathryn E. Landreth 
for her distinguished service from 2005 to 2012 as the State Director 
of the Nevada Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
  Under Kathryn's leadership, The Nature Conservancy--Nevada Chapter 
has maintained its focus on its core mission to conserve lands and 
waters on which all life depends. Kathryn was first drawn to The Nature 
Conservancy for its commitment to science-based information to reach 
collaborative outcomes for conservation. She was instrumental in 
working with important partners to establish the Ash Meadows National 
Wildlife Refuge and protect the desert tortoise habitat. Kathryn's 
vision and leadership also helped the Chapter acquire Independence 
Lake--one of the most pristine alpine lakes--complete the Whit Hall 
Interpretive Center and complete restoration work at the McCarran Ranch 
and Lower Truckee River. In Western Nevada, the Chapter completed the 
restoration of the Carson and Truckee Rivers to improve wildlife 
habitats and water quality.
  I have had the good fortune of working with Kathryn and The Nature 
Conservancy in Nevada and nationally on legislation that impacts our 
Federal wild lands heritage. She and The Nature Conservancy have been 
important partners in successful efforts to protect Nevada's unique 
landscapes; their advocacy has led to the protection of over 1 million 
acres across the Silver State.
  Prior to her work with The Nature Conservancy, she was appointed by 
President Clinton in October of 1993 to serve as United States Attorney 
for the District of Nevada. Kathryn served as a tough and effective 
prosecutor and established a fine legal reputation.
  Due to her impressive and dedicated work, her efforts have not gone 
unacknowledged. The Nevada Chapter of the National Association of 
Social Workers previously recognized her as Public Advocate of the 
Year, the State Bar of Nevada named her Public Lawyer of the Year, and 
the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce recognized her as a Woman of 
Distinction in Government.
  I am tremendously proud of the legacy that she has imprinted on the 
State of Nevada. Thank you, Kathryn, for your extraordinary service as 
a leader and advocate for conservation and justice.

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