[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 6084] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAN McPARTLAND ______ HON. JON C. PORTER of nevada in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today to honor Dan McPartland by entering his name in the Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress since 1873. Today I honor Dan McPartland, who is retiring after 27 years of service to the Clark County School District Department of Food Services. Mr. McPartland has been a resident of southern Nevada since 1968. Throughout his service, Dan has provided leadership and stability to a vital department of southern Nevada's education system. During his time as director of food services, Dan led numerous projects to effectively feed and nourish Clark County students. Such projects included technology upgrades in every school cafeteria networked to the main food service office as well as the implementation of a strict nutrition policy that regulated all foods sold in schools during business hours. Mr. McPartland expanded the department to keep up with rapid growth and maintained a financially sound budget while doing so. Dan was recognized with the Golden Carrot in 2004 for his exceptional innovation and leadership in promoting child health and nutrition through school food service. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Dan McPartland. His dedication and commitment to the students of Clark County is commendable and his efforts have enriched countless lives. I congratulate Mr. McPartland on his much deserved retirement and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ____________________