[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 137 (Tuesday, September 27, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 27, 1994]
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                    SUPPORT THE QUINCY LIBRARY GROUP

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                           HON. WALLY HERGER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 1994

  Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I want to join with my colleague Mr. Fazio 
in strong support of the Quincy Library Group proposal and the 
importance of securing adequate funding for its implementation in 
fiscal year 1995.
  This unique community stability proposal which is located in my 
district is precisely the kind of solution we are looking for in 
resolving disputes in our timber dependent communities. After years of 
controversy, previously polarized groups of local officials, 
environmentalists, and timber industry representatives have come 
together in northeastern California. They have found collective 
strength in consensus.
  It is vital that we embrace this spirit of cooperation if we expect 
to resolve the differences that have developed between our 
environmental communities and those who depend on our natural resources 
for their economic survival.
  Emerging early, the Quincy Library Group voluntarily developed a land 
management proposal for the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests 
that is supported by a broad spectrum of interests. If fully 
implemented, this proposal will serve as a model and an inspiration for 
others who wish to involve diverse groups at the grassroots level to 
work out their differences over difficult questions concerning natural 
resource management.
  The Quincy Library Group is a serious effort at practicing sound 
resource management. For years, we have been looking for a consensus to 
break the gridlock that has dominated this controversial issue. I 
commend both the Forest Service and the managers of the Interior 
appropriations bill for recognizing the importance of this proposal and 
the need to move quickly to stabilize areas affected by this summer's 
devastating wildfires, reduce fuel loads, and restore the health and 
balance of our forest ecosystems.
  I am heartened by the cooperation of the Forest Service with the 
Quincy Library Group and appreciate the support of Mr. Fazio and our 14 
colleagues who joined me in signing a letter of support for this 
thoughtful proposal. I stand ready to do everything necessary to assist 
in the implementation of this important initiative.

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