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Day: August 9, 2020

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Coalition Comments on Acting Director Vela’s Departure

August 9, 2020January 31, 2023 admin-2

Coalition Chair Phil Francis issued the following statement to Roll Call regarding Acting Director Vela’s Retirement: “David Vela is a career employee of the National Park Service.  We wish he and his family well as he transitions from the NPS.  David has always expressed his support and love for the green and gray.  For all

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