[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 123 (Thursday, July 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     S.O.S.--SAVE OUR SANCTUARIES!

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 1995
  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of increasing 
funds for our national marine sanctuaries. The cuts in this bill will 
be especially harmful to the people in northern California. There are 
three national marine sanctuaries off the spectacular northern 
California coast--Cordell Banks; Gulf of the Farallones; and Monterey 
Bay.
  These stunning and unique sanctuaries need protection, Mr. Speaker. 
We should make every effort to preserve our precious marine areas. It 
is time to honor the commitment made when the U.S. Congress established 
the sanctuary program.
  If California's coast is to be utilized by future generations as it 
is today, it must have strong protection now. Adequately funding the 
National Marine Sanctuary Program will help provide that protection.
  The National Marine Sanctuary Program, a program which has been 
historically underfunded, is authorized in fiscal year 1996 for $20 
million. This bill provides $9 million--less than half the authorized 
level, and $3 million less than last year.
  It is time to take a stand for the preservation of our marine areas. 
It is time to take seriously our commitment to the National Marine 
Sanctuary Program. It is time to fight for the future well-being of our 
coastal waters, our coastal economies, and the Nation as a whole.
  Vote ``yes'' on the Farr amendment.
  

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