[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1579]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLEAN OCEAN ACTION

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Clean Ocean 
Action as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Clean Ocean 
Action continues to advocate for improved ocean quality off both the 
New Jersey and New York coasts.
  For 30 years, Clean Ocean Action has worked to protect our waterways 
from pollution and drilling. It conducts research, educates the public, 
lobbies elected officials and monitors activity to ensure laws are 
being followed. It not only identifies sources of pollution, it also 
seeks solutions and alternatives to environmentally harmful issues and 
activities.
  Since its inception, 8 ocean dumpsites have been closed, the first 
Clean Ocean Zone has been established, federal legislation has been 
established to prohibit ocean dumping and over 5 million pieces of 
trash have been collected from the Jersey Shore during its biannual 
beach sweeps.
  Currently based out of Sandy Hook in Highlands, New Jersey, Clean 
Ocean Action began above a hardware store in Sea Bright, New Jersey. It 
is led by Executive Director Cindy Zipf, who is also one of the 
founders of the organization. The coalition is comprised of 125 groups, 
including community, environmental, fishing, conservation, student, and 
service groups, among many others. Its members assist Clean Ocean 
Action staff in promoting policies and campaigns aimed at eliminating 
identified pollution issues.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Clean 
Ocean Action on its 30th anniversary. The ongoing efforts of Clean 
Ocean Action to fulfill its mission of improving coastal water quality 
is truly deserving of this body's recognition.

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