Political Quotes

“I rise to recognize Mary Jo Casalena as the recipient of the Wayne Bailey Lifetime Achievement Award that was presented at the annual convention of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This award recognizes a wildlife biologist, trapper, or wildlife manager who has devoted their career to the wild turkey and played a major role in the turkey's restoration and management. Mary Jo officially retired last October after working 33 years for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including 32 years for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. She was Pennsylvania's wild turkey expert for 26 years. Mary Jo has noted that she wanted to speak up for wildlife since she was in the seventh grade. She has dedicated her career to working on the management and research of wild turkeys. She has been described as one of the most accomplished wild turkey managers of our time. I congratulate Mary Jo on this prestigious award, and I offer best wishes for joy and contentment in her retirement.”