[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING MEMBERS OF THE WINTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL ART CLASS

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2016

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, we rise to recognize and honor the 
members of the Winters Middle School Art Class for their contribution 
to the designation ceremony of the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument by 
President Barack Obama on July 10, 2015.
   This outstanding accomplishment was made possible the tireless work 
of countless advocates. Their commitment to engaging friends, 
colleagues, local residents, businesses, stakeholders across the 
country, and policymakers in a coordinated effort to achieve permanent 
protection was critical to the establishment of the Monument.
   Now, the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument may be counted among the 
hundreds of pristine parks across the country that represent America's 
most treasured public resources. The region's unique geological 
formations will play host for the world's scientists for years to come. 
Centuries-old archeological sites will draw curious historians and 
researchers as they piece together the stories of generations past. And 
avid bikers, hikers, campers, horsemen and women and sportsmen and 
women will be able to enjoy this landmark that is now forever open and 
accessible to outdoor enthusiasts from Northern California and beyond.
   The Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument serves as proof of the value of 
the Antiquities Act and the power of the Executive to protect these 
lands in the face of inaction by Congress. After extensive input from 
interested parties and substantial evidence of this region's value, the 
Obama Administration honored the support of stakeholders, and the 
gravity of conservation.
   The legacy of public lands is one of the most important we can leave 
for future generations. The Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument is a 
critical piece of a preservation system that stretches from the 
Hawaiian Islands to the Maine Coast. We'd like to recognize the 
students of the Winters Middle School Art Class--Madison Duarte, 
Cinthia Garnica, Amaya Jimenez, Yesenia Rodriguez, Montana Maggenti, 
Victor Ayala, Leiayla Juarez, Jozlyn Rooney, Sofia Chavez, April 
Quezada, Jaime Mora, Alexis Biasi, Evan Barnett, Jaxson Davis, Crystal 
Cortex, Samatha Salgado and Asma Nuristani--for their part in the 
beautiful art work displayed at the designation ceremony.

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