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Marlin Gottschalk Honored

Marlin Gottschalk, Recently a new Distinguished Public Service Award was presented by Ellen Macht, on behalf of GreenLaw's Environmental Heroes Celebration, posthumously, to Marlin R. Gottschalk, who served faithfully for many years as Director of the Sustainability Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Over a 29-year career with DNR, Marlin provided steadfast leadership in integrating environmental policy and planning with transportation, land use and energy policy.

He played a key role in bringing together the funding and institutional partners to form The Clean Air Campaign, a nonprofit organization that encourages carpooling, transit, biking, walking and telework in metro Atlanta and in other parts of Georgia. Under Marlin's direction, the Sustainability Division served a growing number of businesses in developing balanced solutions that protect our natural resources while enhancing economic success.

Marlin, whose life ended in May 2011, is well remembered and greatly appreciated for having served with distinction for many years as an officer, board member, and leader of our Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association.

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