[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
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               THE ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO VISITORS CENTER

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 11, 1995
  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I am today re-introducing legislation to 
designate the visitors center at the Channel Islands National Park, CA, 
as the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitors Center.
  In 1980, Bob Lagomarsino successfully guided legislation through 
Congress which established the Channel Islands National Park in Ventura 
County, CA. He then worked tirelessly during the next dozen years to 
obtain land acquisition funds to buy the islands from their previous 
owners. Because of his efforts, virtually all of the islands are now 
protected, ensuring that they will remain free of development and in 
their pristine state which will be open to the public for generations 
to come.
  Unquestionably, without Bob Lagomarsino's perseverance, it's safe to 
say that the islands would not be protected today. It's only fitting 
that the visitors center at Ventura Harbor serve as a living monument 
for the outstanding service Bob Lagomarsino provided to Ventura County 
residents for almost 35 years in public office.
  Identical legislation was passed by the House in the 103d Congress; 
regrettably it was not considered in the Senate prior to adjournment.
  I urge my colleagues to support and to cosponsor this legislation.
  

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