[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         PEOPLE'S CLIMATE MARCH

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday will mark history as more New 
Yorkers than ever before come together to demonstrate their commitment 
to solving the climate change crisis. During the ``People's Climate 
March'', New Yorkers from all walks of life will march through 
Manhattan in support of a more sustainable future. I am proud to be 
joining this effort. UPROSE, a grassroots environmental justice 
organization in my district, is one of the lead organizers in New York 
City. UPROSE has a long record of working on environmental issues 
locally and globally through community empowerment and fostering future 
environmental leaders. I am proud to join with them in Sunday's march.
  The backdrop for the New York event will be the United Nations Summit 
on Climate Change, where representatives from around the globe will 
convene to discuss this matter. Locally, this timely event will 
underscore the importance of working now to preserve our planet for 
future generations. However, this will be a global event with actions 
taking place throughout the world.
  From London to Rio to Johannesburg to New Dehli, people everywhere 
will speak with one collective voice in calling for environmental 
justice, an economy that works for people and the planet, clean air and 
good jobs. I urge all my colleagues to join in these collective actions 
and show their support for protecting our planet.

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