Volume 149, No. 136 covering the 1st Session of the 108th Congress (2003 - 2004) was published by the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“TRIBUTE TO KAREN WADE” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1934 on Sept. 30, 2003.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
TRIBUTE TO KAREN WADE
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HON. SCOTT McINNIS
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and this nation to pay tribute to a dedicated public servant. Karen Wade recently announced her retirement from the National Park Service. Throughout her many years of service, Karen has work tirelessly to create and promote a bond between our National Parks and the people they serve. For her years of service, I am honored to pay tribute to Karen here today.
Karen began her career with the National Park Service as a seasonal radio dispatcher at Mesa Verde National Park near her native Cortez, Colorado. Karen went on to her first permanent post in 1978 as a Trail Coordinator with the Appalachian Trail Project. Over the years, Karen has held many positions in the Park Service, including Superintendent of Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shine in Baltimore, Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska, and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park in the southeastern United States.
In 1999, Karen became the Regional Director for the Intermountain Region. In that position, she oversaw parks in eight western states, including Colorado, and was entrusted with such treasured national parks as the Grand Tetons, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and her beloved Mesa Verde. Throughout her career, Karen's work has not gone unnoticed. She has received many awards and accolades, including Superintendent of Year for Natural Resources, a Southeast Region Award for her work at the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, and the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Achievement Award.
Mr. Speaker, Karen Wade has dedicated 25 years to protecting and promoting our national parks. Her tireless work has ensured that future generations will be able to enjoy the beauty and splendor of our national parks. For her dedication and years of service, I am honored to join with my colleagues in paying tribute to Karen here today. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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