[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP CHAPTER 
               OF THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVANCY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 25th 
anniversary of the Superior Township Chapter of the Southeast Michigan 
Land Conservancy.
  The Superior Township Chapter (STC) of the Southeast Michigan Land 
Conservancy (SMLC) has protected and preserved the natural habitats of 
Superior Township for the last 25 years. Starting with humble origins 
as a committee of the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy, this group 
of active citizens formed to protect what was deemed the ``last 
frontier'' between Ann Arbor and Detroit in order to maintain the rural 
character and natural ecosystems of Superior Township. Since 1991, the 
STC has been steadfast in its dedication to protecting this land, 
fostering a healthy environment, and engaging and educating the public 
about the need for conservation.
  Started after a class lecture at Henry Ford Community College, Bill 
Secrest and Jack Smiley began organizing interested citizens with the 
goal of advancing environmental preservation. From the start of this 
project with the generous donation of thirty acres to establish the 
Springhill Nature Preserve, the STC has continued to grow and has not 
looked back. The STC now protects over twenty four hundred acres in our 
community, safeguarding this precious natural habitat and resources for 
future generations. Today the STC operates twelve nature preserves 
which are all open to the public and the new Superior Greenway Nature 
Trail, which is a project that leads the way in environmental 
maintenance, preservation, and education. The STC has implemented a 
long term plan for the nature preserves which will ensure that future 
generations will be able to enjoy them. Our natural resources are 
invaluable and must continue to be cherished and protected. The 
Superior Township Chapter has worked tirelessly with local stakeholders 
to ensure environmental harmony and preservation in Superior Township 
and beyond, and for that we owe them a great deal of gratitude.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 25th 
anniversary of the Superior Township Chapter of the Southeast Michigan 
Land Conservancy. We look forward to their next twenty five years of 
success and beyond.

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