[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF NANCY KRUPIARZ FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE WITH THE 
                 MICHIGAN TRAILS AND GREENWAYS ALLIANCE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Nancy 
Krupiarz for her outstanding career working on behalf of the State of 
Michigan and its residents. As Executive Director for the Michigan 
Trails and Greenways Alliance, Ms. Krupiarz has helped promote a 
healthy and more prosperous Michigan by making it one of the foremost 
trail states in the country.
  Originally founded in 1986, the Michigan Trails and Greenways 
Alliance is a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of 
non-motorized trails throughout Michigan and provides a statewide voice 
for users of these trails. The group consists of approximately 1,000 
members and provides information for Michiganders about trails 
throughout the state. Additionally, it advocates for assistance at the 
state and federal level to safeguard state and federal funding for the 
preservation of Michigan's natural heritage and the upkeep of its 
trails. As a result of the efforts of the MTGA, Michigan has built and 
maintained a comprehensive network of over 3,000 miles of non-motorized 
trails throughout the state. These include cross-state trails from 
South Haven to Port Huron, as well as from Ironwood to Belle Isle.
  Ms. Krupiarz has served as the organization's executive director 
since the group's founding and has been a catalyst for the growth and 
success of MTGA. Her tireless efforts have helped create a cohesive and 
effective organization that has effectively served the people of 
Michigan by coordinating efforts to build trails and preserve 
Michigan's natural areas. Due to her leadership and efforts, Michigan 
now boasts the most trail miles out of any U.S. state and is widely 
recognized for its conservation efforts and outdoor recreation 
offerings. Ms. Krupiarz's career with MTGA has left a lasting legacy, 
and it is my hope that the new leadership of the organization continues 
to build on her work in the years ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. Nancy 
Krupiarz for her leadership with the Michigan Trails and Greenways 
Alliance. Her career has resulted in a more livable state for 
Michigan's residents.

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