[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 25, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S5635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               VOLUNTEERS HELP KEEP CALIFORNIA BEAUTIFUL

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today in support of thousands of 
California volunteers who have contributed their time and hard work 
this month to ensure California remains the Golden State that its 
people, the rest of the country, and the world have come to treasure.
  April is Keep California Beautiful Month, and the nonprofit Keep 
California Beautiful, Inc., supported by thousands of individuals and 
businesses, as well as county, State and Federal agencies, have 
organized more than a hundred community-based projects to improve and 
maintain our publicly owned lands and facilities, from parks in inner 
cities to the wide-open spaces we all love. The specific objectives are 
to reduce litter, remove graffiti, expand recycling, and enhance 
natural resources in urban and rural areas.
  This year, 1995, is the beginning of what we all hope will be an 
ever-increasing annual event in the years to come. As we tighten our 
belts and streamline government at all levels, volunteer efforts like 
Keep California Beautiful become even more important. In fact, the 
synergy created by the private-public partnership of this effort will, 
I believe, actually multiply our capability to do the hands-on work 
needed in all parts of the State.
  This year's success will be the first of an ongoing annual event for 
years and years to come. That way, not only are we improving California 
for our children, but hopefully our children will improve it for their 
children. It is that kind of spirit that makes California special.
  I commend my fellow Californians for their efforts and encourage 
everyone to get involved in Keep California Beautiful Month next year.

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