6470-1:N:02/05/1998:JTS/jts LRS1998-1686

COMMENDING HOWARD R. REDMOND FOR OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

WHEREAS, noted with sincere appreciation and admiration is the dedicated and committed service of Howard R. Redmond, former Chief Wildlife and Conservationist for Gulf State Paper Company, and the first industrial biologist in the South, whose knowledge of forestry and wildlife management provided the foundation to support his innovative plan for improving multiple use management on industrial forest land; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Redmond, who was a skillful businessman and loyal employee with Gulf States Paper Company for 15 years, also developed and refined techniques of game management, including trapping and restocking deer and turkey, and used his expertise in beaver control and controlled burning; and

WHEREAS, a man before his time, Mr. Redmond, familiarly known as Ray, is a man of integrity who provided valuable service to area hunters by enforcing wildlife regulations, and was a mentor to countless individuals with his cordial and professional manner; and

WHEREAS, he was known for his deep sense of humor and generous spirit as a host for Gulf States, and worked diligently to promote a standard of excellence, proving that people management is the prerequisite of good wildlife; and

WHEREAS, his record of leadership and exceptional professional achievements as Chief of Management of Wildlife and Conservation has indeed earned Mr. Redmond the respect and admiration of the people of the State of Alabama through his hard work and selfless commitment; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in recognition of outstanding service with wildlife and conservation, we most highly commend Howard R. Redmond and do further direct that he receive a copy of this resolution as an expression of our tribute and esteem.

Resolution, Congratulatory

Redmond, Howard R.