[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 169 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING ALEXANDRA ``SANDY'' BRESLIN

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2017

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sandy 
Breslin, who passed away on May 31, 2017. Sandy was a longtime 
environmental and civic activist in Connecticut, and her work to 
protect the Long Island Sound and to conserve our state's natural 
wonders will benefit future generations.
  A native of New Haven, Connecticut, Sandy was an exceptional leader 
in Connecticut's environmental community for decades, and worked with a 
number of organizations to achieve conservation goals and stronger 
environmental laws. A trailblazing activist for the protection and 
restoration of Long Island Sound, Sandy's work helped secure passage of 
the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act as well as tens of millions of 
dollars in federal conservation funding.
  Sandy also worked with groups including the Connecticut Land 
Conservation Council and the Connecticut Fund for the Environment to 
improve the state's wildlife protections, preserve more than 18,000 
acres of land, and strengthen Connecticut's Environmental Policy Act. 
Her activism and achievements drew national recognition, and Sandy was 
awarded the Department of the Interior's Environmental Achievement 
Award, a Teaming with Wildlife Member Achievement Award, and a Coastal 
America Award.
  Sandy was committed to public service in Connecticut, and leaders of 
both political parties held her opinion and work in high regard. In 
addition to her environmental policy work, she was active in local 
Democratic politics and served as the Chairwoman of the Bethany 
Democratic Town Committee for many years. She cherished working with 
young environmental activists and public servants, and leaders across 
our state have benefitted from her guidance and wisdom. I count myself 
lucky to have known Sandy as a friend as well as an environmental 
leader. She was a great woman with knowledge, heart, and a big warm 
laugh.
  Mr. Speaker, Sandy Breslin spent her life working to protect our 
environment and improve our world. Therefore, it is fitting and proper 
that we honor her here today, and I extend my deepest condolences to 
her wonderful mother and to all who knew and loved Sandy. Sandy, we 
will miss you.

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