[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 36 (Monday, March 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF CLEAN OCEAN ACTION

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 2, 2009

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Clean Ocean 
Action's 25th anniversary. Clean Ocean Action, led by Cindy Zipf, is a 
national and regional leader on the protection of our coastal 
environment. For twenty-five years Clean Ocean Action has fought 
against ocean dumping and the industrialization of our coast. They have 
also worked to improve programs and laws that protect public health at 
our beaches.
  Most importantly, Clean Ocean Action focuses on grassroots organizing 
to create awareness about coastal environmental issues. They have been 
outstanding at rallying coastal communities and like-minded 
organizations against the industrialization of our coast and the 
degradation of our beaches.
  We have come a long way in the last 25 years. When Clean Ocean Action 
started there were countless beach closures and medical waste on the 
New Jersey shore. However, with Clean Ocean Action's leadership we have 
been able to close eight ocean dumpsites and we now have powerful clean 
water laws on the books. Laws like the BEACH Act have ensured better 
monitoring of beach water, greater public awareness, and improved 
health.
  In these twenty-five years I have stood side-by-side with Clean Ocean 
Action. I have introduced the Clean Ocean Zone, a comprehensive set of 
policies that will preserve the New York/New Jersey Bight as a great 
place for residents and visitors to enjoy. I will continue to stand on 
the front lines with Clean Ocean Action to keep our beaches clean and 
to protect our coastal environment.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
honoring Clean Ocean Action and their leader Cindy Zipf for their 
environmental stewardship and their commitment to keeping our beaches 
clean, safe and healthy.

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