[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING DR. ED WAYBURN

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 1995
  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Dr. Edgar Wayburn and to congratulate him on receiving the 1995 
Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism. In his illustrious career, 
Ed has achieved distinction as a physician, environmentalist, and 
humanitarian. He is a worthy recipient of this award and I join his 
friends and colleagues in congratulating him.
  Many people have described Ed as the present day incarnation of John 
Muir. This is not only an accurate description, but one which 
complements the legacy of Mr. Muir himself. During his 50 years of 
service with the Sierra Club, Ed was responsible for over 103 million 
acres of public lands in the United States being designated as 
protected areas. These lands included portions of the Redwood National 
Park, the Golden Gate/Point Reyes region, and vast tracts in Alaska. 
Their protected status is a tribute to Ed's tireless energy and his 
lifetime commitment to the preservation of our Nation's wild lands.
  On behalf of the millions of Americans who seek respite in these 
natural sanctuaries, I salute you Ed and wish you and Peggy the best in 
the years to come.


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