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CONGRATULATING VICKI CHRISTIANSEN
(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. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and congratulate USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen on her recently announced retirement.
Chief Christiansen has dedicated 40 years as a professional forester, wildland firefighter, and land manager.
I have had the great privilege of working with Vicki and appreciated her visit to the Allegheny National Forest.
While visiting, it was made clear her passion for problem-solving, connecting people with their natural resources, and her commitment to local collaboration.
The ANF is Pennsylvania's only national forest, and it plays a vital role in our communities throughout the region.
Vicki's work as USDA Forest Service chief focused on saved natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality for all communities.
Madam Speaker, I thank Vicki Christiansen for her leadership, dedication, passion, and advocacy for our Nation's national forests in rural areas. May she enjoy her retirement.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 103
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