[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 59 (Monday, April 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMEMORATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY

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                               speech of

                           HON. BEN RAY LUJAN

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. LUJAN. Madam Speaker, it would be easy to get depressed on Earth 
Day, when the challenges to saving the world just seem to keep growing.
  Still, right in Santa Fe's backyard, people are making strides simple 
and ambitious to live lighter on the Earth.
  That is what the Santa Fe New Mexican said today on Earth Day.
  And that is where we are making a difference--with efforts large and 
small.
  We have groups like Santa Fe Youthworks--building homes that use less 
energy and empowering at risk students.
  Families are caulking their home and using more energy efficient 
light bulbs.
  Too often we miss signs of progress amidst the great work that 
remains to be done like taking on climate change, diminishing energy 
resources, and polluted lands and water. But every day each of us can, 
and must, make a difference toward a cleaner world.

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