[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2478]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF MARCI NOVAK

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marci Novak, 
the founder of For the Love of the Lake.
  In 1995, Marci and a group of enthusiastic volunteers formed For the 
Love of the Lake, committed to the preservation and enhancement of 
White Rock Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. She envisioned turning a dirty, 
litter-filled lake into a clean and beautiful urban oasis. Under her 
leadership, For the Love of the Lake has expanded to thousands of 
volunteers and implemented creative new programs such as the White Rock 
`n' Roll Run, Adopt-a-Shoreline, and the Celebration Tree Grove 
project.
  Whether rain or shine, warm or cold, Marci has spent countless 
Saturdays at White Rock Lake over the years. As a result of her hard 
work, For the Love of the Lake has received countless contributions 
from the local community as well as grants from Dallas Park and 
Recreation Department. We share a common vision--a clean and 
magnificent environment where children can play and wild life can 
flourish. It was that shared vision that spurred my involvement, which 
began in 1995. I am grateful for Marci--for her getting me involved in 
such a wonderful and valuable organization and for her dedication, 
which has ensured that White Rock Lake Park can continue to be enjoyed 
by families, local citizens, and visitors.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues join me in expressing our 
heartfelt gratitude for her passion and hard work.

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