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9) SUPPORTING STATEMENT OF WILLIAM R. "BILL" JONES

William R. "Bill" Jones. Yosemite naturalist 1961-1972 (chief park naturalist (1971-1972), former President Yosemite Natural History Association (now Yosemite Association), former Chairman Yosemite Winter Club, NPS park planner 1972-1985. Presently VistaBooks publisher, ski instructor, author of Yosemite...the story behind the scenery, Domes, Cliffs, and Waterfalls: a brief geology of Yosemite Valley and other titles, lead member of Name4Carl Committee. Based in Silverthorne, Colorado.

I was privileged to work with Carl in Yosemite from 1961 until 1972, taking personal inspiration from his many skills in observing and understanding nature as well as how he presented his knowledge to his public in ways that it became their knowledge, too. He served as a leader in training fellow naturalists, and although normally assigned to Tuolumne Meadows, his knowledge of the entire park was profound. Experts in botany would come to him to aid their own quest for understanding, yet Carl would minister just as readily to non-specialist park visitors and to children. Naming a peak for Carl would serve to continue inspiring the many he touched during his life and assure that the values he held dear will serve as models to those who follow. I would also say that, as "lead" person on the group seeking to name a Yosemite feature for Carl, I have been astounded at the depth and breadth of interest and support there is to do so. [dated by Bill Jones 12/30/2003.]

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