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HONORING DR. FREDERIC "FRITZ" A. REID

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On 2026-02-25, Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DR. FREDERIC "FRITZ" A. REID" in the House. The speech addressed crime and justice.

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HONORING DR. FREDERIC "FRITZ" A. REID

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E163] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DR. FREDERIC ``FRITZ'' A. REID _____ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Frederic ``Fritz'' A. Reid, a new California Waterfowlers Hall of Fame Inductee, who is being recognized for more than 45 years of extraordinary contributions to the preservation of waterfowl and their habitats. Dr. Reid grew up in Edina, Minnesota, where he developed a lifelong passion for waterfowl hunting alongside his grandfather. In 1978, he earned an A.B. in Biology from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. He later attended the University of Missouri--Columbia, where he received a Master of Science in 1983 and a Doctorate in 1989, both in Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology. For decades, Dr. Reid has played a central leadership role in wetland conservation efforts at the local, state, national, and international levels. He joined Ducks Unlimited in 1990, where he served in multiple roles, including analyst, biologist, and ultimately Director of Boreal and Arctic Conservation. In these roles, Dr. Reid worked closely with public agency conservation partners, private land managers, and nonprofit organizations, conducting more than 100 workshops and co- authoring over 90 peer-reviewed conservation manuscripts. Dr. Reid is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research and leadership within Ducks Unlimited, helping to establish and strengthen wetland complexes throughout California's Central Valley and San Francisco Bay. He also helped map more than 150 million acres of wetlands across Alaska and played a key role in raising more than $200 million for conservation efforts through the Boreal Conservation Program. Additionally, he has provided leadership to the Central Valley Joint Venture, San Francisco Bay Joint Venture, International Sea Duck Joint Venture, and Arctic Goose Joint Venture, and has served as Chair of the Central Valley Joint Venture. Dr. Reid's contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including the J. Martin Winton Conservation Award, the Holly Andre Award, and the International Canvasback Award. Dr. Reid is beloved by volunteers, respected by colleagues, and widely regarded as a national treasure in the field of conservation. Dr. Reid's induction into the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame is a well- deserved honor. Established in 2006, the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to enhancing waterfowl populations and their habitats in California. Inductees have played a critical role in conserving waterfowl by preserving, restoring, and enhancing natural habitats; managing agricultural lands with wildlife in mind; advocating for conservation-focused policies; and implementing land-use practices designed to benefit nesting and wintering waterfowl populations. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Reid enjoys traveling and spending time with his partner, Kim Forrest; her son, Forrest Hansen; and his Labrador retriever, Taiga. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Frederic ``Fritz'' Reid is most deserving of recognition and appreciation for his decades of dedication to conservation and stewardship of our natural resources. His work has left an enduring legacy that will benefit waterfowl and wetlands for generations to come. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor Fritz here today. ____________________

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HONORING DR. FREDERIC "FRITZ" A. REID Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E163] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DR. FREDERIC ``FRITZ'' A. REID _____ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Frederic ``Fritz'' A. Reid, a new California Waterfowlers Hall of Fame Inductee, who is being recognized for more than 45 years of extraordinary contributions to the preservation of waterfowl and their habitats. Dr. Reid grew up in Edina, Minnesota, where he developed a lifelong passion for waterfowl hunting alongside his grandfather. In 1978, he earned an A.B. in Biology from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. He later attended the University of Missouri--Columbia, where he received a Master of Science in 1983 and a Doctorate in 1989, both in Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology. For decades, Dr. Reid has played a central leadership role in wetland conservation efforts at the local, state, national, and international levels. He joined Ducks Unlimited in 1990, where he served in multiple roles, including analyst, biologist, and ultimately Director of Boreal and Arctic Conservation. In these roles, Dr. Reid worked closely with public agency conservation partners, private land managers, and nonprofit organizations, conducting more than 100 workshops and co- authoring over 90 peer-reviewed conservation manuscripts. Dr. Reid is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research and leadership within Ducks Unlimited, helping to establish and strengthen wetland complexes throughout California's Central Valley and San Francisco Bay. He also helped map more than 150 million acres of wetlands across Alaska and played a key role in raising more than $200 million for conservation efforts through the Boreal Conservation Program. Additionally, he has provided leadership to the Central Valley Joint Venture, San Francisco Bay Joint Venture, International Sea Duck Joint Venture, and Arctic Goose Joint Venture, and has served as Chair of the Central Valley Joint Venture. Dr. Reid's contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including the J. Martin Winton Conservation Award, the Holly Andre Award, and the International Canvasback Award. Dr. Reid is beloved by volunteers, respected by colleagues, and widely regarded as a national treasure in the field of conservation. Dr. Reid's induction into the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame is a well- deserved honor. Established in 2006, the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to enhancing waterfowl populations and their habitats in California. Inductees have played a critical role in conserving waterfowl by preserving, restoring, and enhancing natural habitats; managing agricultural lands with wildlife in mind; advocating for conservation-focused policies; and implementing land-use practices designed to benefit nesting and wintering waterfowl populations. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Reid enjoys traveling and spending time with his partner, Kim Forrest; her son, Forrest Hansen; and his Labrador retriever, Taiga. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Frederic ``Fritz'' Reid is most deserving of recognition and appreciation for his decades of dedication to conservation and stewardship of our natural resources. His work has left an enduring legacy that will benefit waterfowl and wetlands for generations to come. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor Fritz here today. ____________________