[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 34 (Monday, February 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE NAPA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Napa Open Space District which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. 
This special District has played a vital role in conversation and 
recreation in our community for the past decade and will continue to 
protect open spaces for future generations.
  Napa County residents voted to establish the Napa County Regional 
Park and Open Space District in November 2006 with the goal to preserve 
wildlife habitat and nature areas. The District does so by conserving 
open space and creating recreation opportunities including a system of 
public parks, trails, outdoor recreational facilities for Napa County 
residents.
  The District has had incredible success during its first decade of 
operation. It has preserved over 5000 acres of open space and parks and 
maintains over 100 miles of multiuse trails in our community. Community 
education programs are a major priority for the District, and it runs 
outdoor science and conservation education programs to reach people of 
all ages. The District has also facilitated and funded outdoor field 
trips for thousands of Napa County children, allowing them the 
opportunity to experience and learn about their local environment.
  The parks and recreation opportunities provided by the Napa Open 
Space District have been tremendously successful and popular. The 
District's work enhances current Napans' quality of life and also 
ensures that future generations have the ability to experience the 
outdoors. Through its work, the District fosters a greater sense of 
community and pride within our Napa Valley.
  Mr. Speaker, the Napa Open Space District conserves our natural 
resources and provides residents with magnificent open spaces and an 
enhanced quality of life. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we 
honor Napa Open Space District here today.

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