[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE GRANT RECOGNITION

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2005

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. I rise today to recognize Gulf Islands 
National Seashore for receiving a grant from the National Park 
Foundation and Unilever.
  Unilever's Recycling at Work competitive grants program funds 
enhancement projects such as seating, boardwalks, overlooks, pullouts 
and educational/interpretive displays using sustainable lumber 
throughout the National Park System. The projects highlight the 
environmental leadership of the National Park Service in demonstrating 
how people may live more lightly on the land through the use of 
sustainable materials and techniques.
  In Northwest Florida, Gulf Islands National Seashore is proud to be a 
part of this program. As a result of the generous grant, the park will 
construct the only accessible nature trail on the seashore. This trail 
will be a universal design boardwalk made of recyclable materials which 
will not only enhance the visitors' experience, but will also protect 
the fragile underbrush of the forest.
  Mr. Speaker, this grant, in conjunction with the Florida National 
Trails Association's hard work and manpower, will greatly benefit all 
those who visit Northwest Florida's scenic wonders. I, along with 
Northwest Florida, am very appreciative of Unilever's generosity.

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