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John Henry Volk
“May his example be followed and his service never be forgotten.”
John Henry Volk lost a 10-month battle with brain cancer on November 12th 2007. He is sadly missed by the community he grew up in. He was a regular sight in the Borough diving, sailing, kayaking and surfing as well as out walking the dogs. Before becoming the Director of the Bureau of Aquaculture for the State of Connecticut, John worked for Long Island Oyster Farm as their principal biologist from 1978 to 1982. During his time in State service, he received several awards of achievement and commendation including many State awards for Excellent Managerial Performance, an Honorary State Future Farmers of America degree, and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Citation for Expertise in Aquaculture. John was long recognized as the consummate expert for issues pertaining to Long Island Sound and the shellfish industry. He also authored numerous shellfish related journal articles. In 1987, John was selected to be one of the representatives for the People to People Program and was a United States Aquaculture Ambassador,. John was highly respected by the shellfishing community as well as other environmental agencies and groups. He was a man of great integrity. A group of his colleagues are petitioning to have the state Aquaculture Division research vessel renamed the John H. Volk, in his honor. “May his example be followed and his service never be forgotten.”
ECSGA,Volume 3:07, November 28, 2007
“May his example be followed and his service never be forgotten.”
John Henry Volk lost a 10-month battle with brain cancer on November 12th 2007. He is sadly missed by the community he grew up in. He was a regular sight in the Borough diving, sailing, kayaking and surfing as well as out walking the dogs. Before becoming the Director of the Bureau of Aquaculture for the State of Connecticut, John worked for Long Island Oyster Farm as their principal biologist from 1978 to 1982. During his time in State service, he received several awards of achievement and commendation including many State awards for Excellent Managerial Performance, an Honorary State Future Farmers of America degree, and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Citation for Expertise in Aquaculture. John was long recognized as the consummate expert for issues pertaining to Long Island Sound and the shellfish industry. He also authored numerous shellfish related journal articles. In 1987, John was selected to be one of the representatives for the People to People Program and was a United States Aquaculture Ambassador,. John was highly respected by the shellfishing community as well as other environmental agencies and groups. He was a man of great integrity. A group of his colleagues are petitioning to have the state Aquaculture Division research vessel renamed the John H. Volk, in his honor. “May his example be followed and his service never be forgotten.”
ECSGA,Volume 3:07, November 28, 2007
With the avid pursuit of Representative Richard Roy and many other supporters from Maine to Maryland, we are all anxiously awaiting the renaming of the Bureau of Aquaculture vessel to the "John H. Volk." Having been passed by the House, we are currently awaiting Senate approval and the signature of Governor Jodi Rell.
The Borough of Woodmont has initiated the placement of a memorial bench to reside at the junction of Belmont Street and Beach Avenue. The Woodmont Day Parade will stop at the site for a commemorative ceremony before it finishes at Trubee Doolittle Park for the opening of Woodmont Day 2009.
The Borough of Woodmont has initiated the placement of a memorial bench to reside at the junction of Belmont Street and Beach Avenue. The Woodmont Day Parade will stop at the site for a commemorative ceremony before it finishes at Trubee Doolittle Park for the opening of Woodmont Day 2009.
