[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1470 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1470

    Recognizing and honoring the achievements and legacy of former 
 Representative John F. Seiberling, and expressing deep condolences to 
                 the Seiberling family for their loss.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 18, 2008

Mr. Ryan of Ohio (for himself, Ms. Sutton, Mr. Regula, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. 
 Obey, Mr. Kucinich, Mr. Conyers, and Mr. Udall of Colorado) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House 
                             Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing and honoring the achievements and legacy of former 
 Representative John F. Seiberling, and expressing deep condolences to 
                 the Seiberling family for their loss.

Whereas John F. Seiberling was a native of Akron, Ohio, and a grandson of the 
        founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company;
Whereas, in 1941, John F. Seiberling graduated from Harvard University;
Whereas, from 1942 to 1946, John F. Seiberling served in the United States Navy, 
        attained the rank of major, and earned the Legion of Merit, the Bronze 
        Star, and three Battle Stars;
Whereas, in 1949, John F. Seiberling earned a law degree from Columbia 
        University;
Whereas, in 1970, inspired by the public outcry over the shootings at Kent State 
        University and his own opposition to the Vietnam War, John F. Seiberling 
        ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives and, in 
        1971, won, defeating a 10-term incumbent;
Whereas, from 1971 to 1986, John F. Seiberling represented the 14th 
        Congressional District of Ohio to the resounding approval of his 
        constituents, and, until his retirement, repeatedly won reelection with 
        approximately 70 percent of the vote;
Whereas John F. Seiberling was referred to as ``the original environmentalist'' 
        and was well known for his wit, integrity, and idealistic nature;
Whereas, in 1971, John F. Seiberling introduced legislation to preserve the 
        Cuyahoga Valley, a process which resulted in the creation of the 
        Cuyahoga Valley National Park in 1974;
Whereas, throughout his political career, John F. Seiberling fought for the 
        preservation of 69,000,000 acres of wilderness, and the establishment of 
        59,000,000 acres of Federal parks, forests, and preserves, in order to 
        create a future in which every American would have access to green 
        spaces;
Whereas John F. Seiberling worked tirelessly with Representative Morris K. Udall 
        to develop and pass the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, 
        which was signed into law in 1980 and was an important environmental 
        achievement;
Whereas, in March 1985, John F. Seiberling strenuously advocated the passage of 
        the Olmsted Heritage Landscapes Act to study and restore the works and 
        artistic legacy of famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, 
        including designs for the Capitol Grounds in Washington, District of 
        Columbia, and Central Park in New York, New York;
Whereas, after his retirement in 1986, John F. Seiberling returned to Akron, 
        Ohio, to teach at the University of Akron School of Law, and served as 
        head of the Center for Peace Studies at the University;
Whereas John F. Seiberling served on the boards of many national organizations, 
        including the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the 
        Wilderness Society;
Whereas, in 2001, John F. Seiberling received the prestigious Presidential 
        Citizens Medal from President William J. Clinton for his vigorous 
        advocacy on behalf of the environment and dedication to the preservation 
        of green spaces for generations to come; and
Whereas, on August 2, 2008, John F. Seiberling died in Akron, Ohio: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and honors the achievements and legacy of 
        former Representative John F. Seiberling, particularly his 
        numerous contributions to environmental causes and his 
        unfailing dedication to his constituents; and
            (2) expresses deep condolences to the Seiberling family for 
        their loss.
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