[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE CONSERVATION EFFORTS OF ROBERT EASTERBROOK

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2006

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Robert 
Easterbrook for his contributions to wildlife conservation and 
protecting the freedom to hunt.
  As a member of the Safari Club for over 20 years and as founding 
member of the Detroit Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI), 
Robert's passion for conservation education has been an invaluable 
resource to the state of Michigan. Mr. Easterbrook's nature study 
outdoor center and camp hosts over 4,200 underprivileged children every 
year. His work with troubled teenagers has been credited with changing 
many of their lives for the better. He also founded the ``Great Lakes 
Bowfishing Championship,'' a fundraising event benefiting the 
children's camp that has been recognized as one of the largest of its 
kind.
  Robert is also well-known for his commitment and dedication to 
sportsmens' issues. He has been honored by both the Michigan House and 
Senate for his input on bipartisan legislation. His Sportsmen Against 
Hunger program encourages hunters to donate their meat to the hungry 
and has been adopted by 4 other states.
  Over the past 30 years Robert Easterbrook has been awarded Special 
Conservationist of the Year Award by the Michigan United Conservation 
Club, the Ted Nugent World Bowhunters Lifetime Representative Award and 
the Outstanding SCI member, among other awards. He has also served on 
various committees dedicated to conservation efforts, including the 
World Wildlife Foundation, the American Archery Council and the 
Michigan Involvement Committee.
  Mr. Easterbrook's many accomplishments serve as a lasting example of 
excellence in conservationism. Michigan has been well-served by Robert 
Easterbook. The residents of Michigan will appreciate Mr. Easterbrook's 
work to protect our great state for generations to come.
  I would like to thank Robert for his dedicated service both to Safari 
Club International and to the State of Michigan.

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