[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF OHIO TRAILS AND GREENWAYS DAY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Ohio Trails and 
Greenways Day on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, and the work of the Ohio 
Field Office of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
  Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Ohio Field Office (RTC-Ohio) has three 
main goals: awareness, potential and sharing. RTC strives to promote 
awareness of trial and greenway projects in local communities, 
surrounding regions and throughout the state. The organization also 
seeks to explore the possibilities that trail and greenway projects 
offer to both transportation and recreation opportunities for the 
citizens of Ohio and visitors to the state. Their third goal is to 
create an atmosphere where information about trails and greenways is 
easily understood and accessible by everyone.
  RTC has completed over 300 miles of rail-trail and is currently 
working on over 500 additional miles. In recognition of the importance 
of conservation and the efforts of RTC Ohio Governor Taft will 
officially declare April 20, 1999 at Ohio Trails and Greenways Day.
  I am pleased to join in celebration of Ohio Trails and Greenways Day 
and wish the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy continued success in their 
environmental protection efforts.

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