E-M:/ (Fwd) DNR LAW ENFORCEMENT CHIEF TO RETIRE

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Date sent:      	Fri, 19 May 2000 08:31:35 -0400
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From:           	Julee Hasbany <hasbanyj@STATE.MI.US>
Subject:        	DNR LAW ENFORCEMENT CHIEF TO RETIRE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 19 MAY 00
CONTACTS: Herb Burns, 517-373-1230
Guy Gordon, 517-373-2329

DNR LAW ENFORCEMENT CHIEF TO RETIRE

LANSING--Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law 
Enforcement Chief Herbert Burns announced today his decision 
to retire, effective June 30, 2000.  Burns' 34-year career 
in state government began as a Conservation Officer in 1966 
in the Department of Conservation.
Burns was appointed Area Law Supervisor in the Grand Rapids 
District in 1970 with enforcement responsibilities in 
Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, subsequently transferring to a 
District Law Supervisor position in the Cadillac District.  
In 1984 he was named Assistant Law Enforcement Chief, 
supervising and coordinating field operations, staff 
enforcement operations, research, tort investigations and 
training.  He was appointed Law Enforcement Chief in 1985.
In announcing his decision, Burns said, "There can be no 
greater goal or reward for people with dual interests in 
conservation management and law enforcement than to serve as 
a Michigan Conservation Officer.  It has been an honor and a 
privilege to be associated with the best-trained, best-
equipped and most professional conservation law enforcement 
officers in the country.  I'm immensely proud of these 
people, their dedication and their contributions to the 
DNR's conservation mission.  Most of all, I'm proud to have 
been an employee of the Michigan Department of Natural 
Resources.  As I move from one phase of my life to another, 
I am more confident than ever that the DNR remains true to 
its conservation and public service commitment."        
In accepting Chief Burns' resignation, DNR Director K. L. 
Cool said, " I have enjoyed working with Herb and, together, 
embracing the change to new technologies that will improve 
communications, safety and evidence retrieval capabilities 
of our officers.   Chief Burns distinguished himself 
throughout his years of public service.  His honor and 
integrity are a model for all employees. Everyone who cares 
deeply about our natural resources owes a debt of gratitude 
to Herb Burns for his outstanding leadership in helping to 
protect the natural resources that make Michigan like no 
other place on earth."
Captain Richard Asher will serve as acting Law Enforcement 
Chief, effective July 1, 2000.

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