[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 78 (Friday, May 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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                     CONGRATULATIONS NEIL JOHNSTON

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor Mr. Neil C. 
Johnston for his achievements in conservation and environmental 
education programs. Earlier this week, Neil received a National 
Wetlands Award for education/outreach from the Environmental Law 
Institute. The awards are presented annually to those who have 
dedicated their time and expertise to wetlands conservation and 
restoration.
  Neil is an attorney from Mobile, Alabama. Not only does Neil practice 
in the fields of forestry and federal environmental law professionally, 
he is also personally involved with the environment. He speaks at and 
conducts seminars, as well as speaking to local school children.
  Neil is the director of the Project CATE (Conservation Action Through 
Education) Foundation, Inc., which produces and distributes interactive 
conservation and environmental education programs. Ribbit's Big Splash 
is an award winning CD-ROM program which is designed to educate 
students about various aspects of water in environments such as ponds, 
rivers, wetlands, and gulfs. Project CATE plans to have more CD-ROM 
programs for students which will include air, soil, energy, and 
recycling. The programs are designed for the use of children in 
kindergarten through fifth grade. Through stories, projects, games, and 
interactive activities, children can learn about the environment and 
conservation in their local, state, and regional areas.
  I am especially proud of Neil Johnston's achievements and his 
important contributions to the First District and its surrounding 
areas. His work as a conservationist and environmental educator has 
taught many children in my district, as well as others in the region. 
Thanks to his work, children have become more active in learning about 
water, and soon they will be able to learn about other aspects of our 
environment as his programs are completed and distributed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in congratulating Mr. Johnston 
for his hard work and dedication that has earned him this prestigious 
award, as well as for his commitment to teaching children about our 
environment.

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