1. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Under Secretary of Commerce
for Oceans and Atmosphere
Washington. D.C. 20230
OCT 3 a 2009
Mr. Patrick Fink
646 Cajundome Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506-4291
Dear Mr. Fink:
I commend you on your professionalism and support to the Port Fourchon and the South
Lafourche Coastal Community. Ensuring that physical changes are being charted for the safety
of navigation, and promoting the importance of the environment to the Nation's economy are
evident in your efforts and the respect of our customers.
Enclosed is a letter from Chett Chiasson, Executive Director for the Greater Lafourche Port
Commission, thanking you for your efforts. It is always gratifying to receive letters of
appreciation from constituents who recognize and appreciate the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's talented employees. Actions such as these remind me of what an
honor and a privilege it is to work with such a dedicated group of people.
Many thanks!
Jan ubchenco, Ph.D.
nder Secretary of Commerce
for Oceans and Atmosphere
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