[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PARKS AMERICA TOUR VOLUNTEER DAY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 2003

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the volunteers and 
organizers of the National Park America Tour. This outstanding event is 
bringing together community leaders and volunteers to clean and improve 
our Nation's parks and natural treasures. In my own community, the 
National Parks America Tour will work to improve Lake Mead on November 
8, 2003. Lake Mead is one of the foremost recreational sites in our 
country, as well as the primary source of water and power for Southern 
Nevada and much of the Southwestern United States. I am proud to 
represent Lake Mead and bring attention to its unique value and needs. 
I salute all of the participants in the National Parks America Tour and 
its sponsors, Wal-Mart and Unilever. Working together, we can preserve 
and enhance Lake Mead for the community, tourists, and for future 
generations.

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