[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 149 (Thursday, October 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVATION AND DESIGN PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT 
                                OF 2009

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                               speech of

                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 2009

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, for the past 20 years, the Junior Duck Stamp 
Conservation and Design Program Reauthorization Act has been one of the 
most successful government-sponsored, youth-focused conservation 
education programs. This dynamic program incorporates scientific and 
wildlife management principles into visual arts curriculum in both 
public and private schools. As a national program, children in all 
states have the opportunity to learn about bird conservation while 
simultaneously developing a strong appreciation for art.
  I can attest to the success of this program and would like to 
congratulate the 2009 Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp competitors 
and, in particular, the 22 students from Wisconsin's Third District who 
placed in the contest. I am proud to say that of the over 600 entries 
from the 53 schools participating in the State of Wisconsin, the ``Best 
of Show'' went to Yvette Bauer of Ithaca Public School in Richland 
Center, located in my District.
  The youth of today will become the leaders of tomorrow. We must 
therefore encourage our youth to become stewards of America's 
irreplaceable wild places and treasured outdoor heritage.
  I strongly support the reauthorization of the successful Junior Duck 
Stamp Conservation and Design Program and look forward to seeing this 
bill passed in the House today.

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