Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Michael Messina. Dr. Messina is retiring this week following a distinguished career in academia. Most recently, Dr. Messina has served as the head of the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Pennsylvania State University. He earned his bachelor's degree in forest science from Penn State in 1979 and a doctorate in forestry from North Carolina State University in 1983. In 2009, Dr. Messina was named director of Penn State's School of Forest Resources after serving as a professor and associate department head at Texas A&M University. He has been a great resource when it comes to forest science and is a leader in that area. In July 2012, he led the Penn State School of Forest Resources in the creation of the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. He has used his years of expertise and knowledge to focus on improving the responsible management of soil and water, healthy forests, and a diversity of fish and wildlife species. His work has always been aimed at preserving the beauty of the world around us for all to enjoy. Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Messina for his years of service. I wish him and his wife, Suzy, all the best in retirement. 100th Anniversary of Pennsylvania Ratifying the 19th Amendment”