[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMENDING THE 3M FOUNDATION FOR ITS PRESERVATION EFFORTS

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                            HON. BILL LUTHER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 3, 2001

  Mr. LUTHER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
mention a recent action by a corporation based in my home State of 
Minnesota that will go a long way toward improving the quality of life 
of our residents.
  On March 20, 2001, the 3M Foundation gave the Nature Conservancy of 
Minnesota a gift of $3.2 million to preserve and restore two areas of 
grassland in the State. Appropriately, it was also the first day of 
spring. This is the largest gift ever given to the state chapter. The 
gift will be used to purchase prairie and forest land and to promote 
community-based conservation efforts. This effort will have a 
significant and long-lasting impact on Minnesota's wildlife and 
vegetation. 3M's gift is one that will truly keep giving, offering 
current and future generations access to some of Minnesota's finest 
natural treasures.
  I commend 3M for its commitment to preserving Minnesota and it is my 
hope that the good work 3M does will serve as a national example to 
increase corporate giving and involvement in communities across the 
country.

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