[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. JUDE HARRINGTON

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Jude Harrington, supervisory park ranger at the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers Raystown Lake, located in Huntingdon County of the 
Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District.
  Mr. Harrington has been recognized as the recipient of the 2014 
American Recreation Coalition's Legends Award.
  For the past 30 years, Mr. Harrington's efforts have significantly 
contributed to the improvement of visitor recreational experiences and 
the enhancement of environmental, social, health, and economic benefits 
for people of all ages and backgrounds.
  Jude's leadership helped to make Raystown Lake a national tourism 
destination through facility upgrades, coordination of widely 
publicized special events, and a strong partnership program.
  Jude is a founding member of the Friends of Raystown Lake and a 
longtime adviser, which has led to more than $1.7 million in 
partnership contributions.
  Mr. Speaker, without Mr. Harrington's high standards, customers and 
the surrounding community would not have such high quality camping 
facilities, roadways, trails, boat launches, and beaches to enjoy. He 
is a true professional, leader, and team member.
  Congratulations, Jude, for your commitment to excellence as the 2014 
Legends Award winner.

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