[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 73 (Monday, May 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONSOLIDATED NATURAL RESOURCES ACT OF 2008

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                               speech of

                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support S. 2739, the 
Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008. S. 2739 includes the text 
of many important House-passed Federal lands bills, including H.R. 
1100, my legislation to ensure the preservation of the beautiful 
natural surroundings at the Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site in Western 
North Carolina.
  Carl Sandburg is one of America's finest and favorite poets. In 1945, 
Sandburg moved to Flat Rock, North Carolina, where he would spend the 
rest of his life.
  The Sandburg Home is an important part of both our heritage and our 
economy in Western North Carolina. It is imperative that we protect the 
integrity of the Sandburg Home Site so future generations can fully 
appreciate its tremendous natural beauty. Expanding this site will also 
allow Western North Carolina to attract more tourists to the area, 
further driving the economy of the region.
  I thank my colleagues in the House for the overwhelming bipartisan 
support they demonstrated in passing H.R. 1100 last year, and I thank 
Senators Dole and Burr for their support of this legislation in the 
Senate.
  I ask my colleagues to join me once again in preserving this national 
treasure.

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