[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 163 (Wednesday, November 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    BRUCE VENTO PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 4, 2009

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National 
Park Trust Bruce Vento Public Service Award. This award was established 
in 2001 by the National Park Trust to honor the memory and legacy of 
Congressman Bruce Vento.
  Congressman Vento was a relentless advocate for America's national 
parks and conservation heritage and my predecessor in representing the 
citizens of Minnesota's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House. 
As Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, 
Forest, and Public Lands, Mr. Vento passed more park legislation than 
any previous chairman.
  The National Park Trust is a public-private partnership dedicated to 
the protection of America's parklands. This year, the National Park 
Trust presented the award to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger 
for his leadership in the protection of public lands in California and 
for his commitment to connecting children to the outdoors. I 
congratulate the Governor and commend the National Park Trust for its 
work in honoring the legacy of Congressman Vento.

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