[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 142 (Thursday, September 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE BUCKS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2011

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50th 
anniversary of the Bucks County Conservation District. Their mission is 
to provide for the wise use, management, and development of Bucks 
County's soil, water, and other important natural resources.
  Through a comprehensive approach which includes traditional advocacy 
as well as educational efforts such as school-based programs to present 
lessons to students on soil and water conservation, and watershed 
education for teachers to educate them on the importance of protecting 
our watersheds, Bucks County Conservation District is leading the 
conservation efforts in my district.
  Local solutions that originate in groups like the Bucks County 
Conservation District are often the best solutions, and I congratulate 
them on celebrating 50 years of success and I wish them the best of 
luck as they work to preserve vital soil and water resources for 
generations to come.

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