[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10972]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DICK WAYBRIGHT

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Richard ``Dick'' 
Waybright on the occasion of his retirement as Executive Director of 
the West Virginia Forestry Association, after thirty-three years of 
service. Mr. Waybright's work with the Forestry Association has earned 
him the respect and admiration of colleagues, association members, and 
many others who have worked with him throughout his many years with the 
organization.
   Mr. Waybright began his career in public service in 1968 as a 
teacher in the Mason County school system, later becoming a coach then 
Assistant Principal. He continued to serve the public by later joining 
West Virginia University's Extension Services as a 4-H Agent in Kanawha 
County, where he coordinated county 4-H programs, directed Camp Virgil 
Tate and the Kanawha County Fair. In 1980, Mr. Waybright joined the 
West Virginia Forestry Association as Executive Director and has been 
serving in that position since that time.
   Throughout his tenure, Mr. Waybright has worked with seven governors 
and countless legislators on behalf of the association. These 
relationships allowed Mr. Waybright and the Forestry Association to 
achieve great legislative successes, including the Managed Timberland 
Tax, Logging Sediment Control Act, defeating the Excess Acreage 
Privilege Tax, resolved Tier 2.5 Water Pollution Control issue, among 
many other initiatives important to the forestry industry.
   On July 31, 2013, Dick Waybright will retire from his position with 
the Forestry Association. Though his colleagues, association 
membership, and many others will miss working with him, Dick leaves the 
association in a strong position to continue his legacy.
   Dick Waybright currently resides in Ripley, Jackson County with his 
wife, Linda. Together Dick and Linda have two daughters, three 
grandsons, and one granddaughter. In addition to his role with the 
Forestry Association, Dick serves his community as a member of the 
Jackson County Commission. He is also active in his church, serving as 
a Sunday school teacher and chair of Ripley Calvary United Methodist 
Church's Administrative Board.
   Mr. Speaker, the State of West Virginia owes Richard ``Dick'' 
Waybright a tremendous debt of gratitude for his many years of past and 
current community service. It is my honor to thank Mr. Waybright for 
his devotion and congratulate him on his retirement. I am proud to call 
him friend and fellow Mountaineer.

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