[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 69 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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              REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. WAYNE L. NELSON

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2012

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Wayne L. Nelson, who died on April 30, 2012. Mr. Nelson was a deeply 
committed environmentalist. Throughout his life, he fought tenaciously 
for the protection of Florida's ecosystems. He always had a special 
concern for Lake Okeechobee, which is the seventh largest freshwater 
lake in the United States and the largest in the State of Florida. Mr. 
Nelson was widely respected by everyone of like mind who knew of his 
love for Florida's natural resources. Younger environmentalists trusted 
him for his knowledge and learned much from his advice.
  An avid angler with a passion for conservation, Mr. Nelson founded 
Fishermen Against the Destruction of the Environment (FADE) as well as 
Clean Lake Environment and Recreation (CLEAR). Additionally, he was an 
active member of Greenpeace and Public Citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, Wayne Nelson left a fine legacy of caring for our 
environment and teaching younger generations all that he knew. Wherever 
he went, he spread awareness of the importance of saving the earth, and 
he will be greatly missed by family, friends and everyone in the 
environmental community. My thoughts are with Mr. Nelson's loved ones 
during this most difficult time.

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