[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING THE UDALL FOUNDATION

  Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I wish to call attention to a remarkable 
foundation that has benefited thousands of young Americans. The Morris 
K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation was established by Congress to 
honor the public service of the Udall brothers. During the past 20 
years, the foundation has effectively leveraged modest Federal 
appropriations into unique learning experiences for over 3,000 young 
Americans who are committed to public service in natural resources, 
Native nations, and environmental areas.
  The Udall Foundation has rewarded over 1,400 scholarships to college 
students in all 50 States, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, 
Guam, and 44 tribal nations, for their work in public service. One of 
the distinguished college students receiving a scholarship from the 
Udall Foundation comes from my home State of Florida. Ms. Steffanie 
Munguia is a junior at the University of South Florida and is receiving 
a scholarship for her dedication to environmental conservation.
  Additionally, the Udall Foundation has provided more than 200 
students, from 110 tribal nations, the opportunity to gain practical 
experience in the Federal legislative process, through their Native 
American Congressional Internship Program.
  The foundation strives to educate underserved middle school youth to 
the joys of outdoor exploration through their Parks in Focus program. 
Thus far, it has introduced more than 1,500 youth to 22 national parks, 
monuments, and other natural areas.
  The Udall Foundation benefits countless groups and many areas of our 
environment, and I would like to congratulate them on 20 outstanding 
years. The foundation has delivered real results for people in every 
State in the Nation since its establishment and has earned our 
continued support now and in the years ahead.

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