[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HARD BARGAIN FARM--ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 1996

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to recognize the Alice Ferguson Foundation and the Hard Bargain Farm 
Environmental Center located in Accokeek, MD. On January 23, Hard 
Bargain Farm was named the winner of Renew America's National 
Environmental Award. This award is part of the 6th annual Renew America 
National Awards for Environmental Sustainability. The awards are given 
each year to programs throughout the Nation that demonstrate leadership 
and excellence in environmental sustainability.
  I have long been a supporter of the educational programs offered by 
Hard Bargain Farm and commend them on this selection from a pool of 
over 1600 applicants in 24 categories. I have been honored to work hand 
in hand with them throughout the Fifth Congressional District to 
protect the Potomac River through education efforts, environmental 
stewardship, and conservation action projects.
  Mr. Speaker, this recognition of Hard Bargain's achievement and 
dedication to the environment marks two important firsts. Not only is 
this the first time that Renew America has honored a Maryland 
organization in the institutional education category, but it is also 
the first time that a National Park Program has received such 
recognition.
  For the past 25 years, Mr. Speaker, Hard Bargain Farm has worked in a 
unique and highly effective partnership with the National Park Service 
to develop quality environmental education programs. I commend the 
leadership and experience of the Alice Ferguson Foundation and am very 
proud to rise today with my colleagues in recognition of this very 
special award.

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