[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 126 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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                     COMMEMORATING WORLD RANGER DAY

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2019

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise to observe World Ranger Day, 
which will be commemorated on July 31, 2019.
  World Ranger Day was first designated in 2007 as a day to honor 
Rangers across the globe who have died in the line of duty while 
protecting the world's historic and natural wonders.
  I am honored to represent just a few of these landmarks in my 
district, including Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks. The 
Rangers who patrol these parks work tirelessly to protect visitors, 
promote recreation, and preserve these majestic natural and cultural 
resources. They are the eyes, ears, and often the first responders 
across these lands; combatting animal poaching, vandalism, and even 
wildfires on the frontlines of conservation. Rangers counter these 
threats not just on our own public lands, but across the globe.
  From Harry Yount, the father of the ranger service and the first 
national park ranger, to the Buffalo Soldiers who fought wildfires and 
poachers in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, rangers have long 
recognized the need to safeguard our most vital lands. It is our duty 
to uphold the legacy and example of fallen rangers and do our part to 
be responsible stewards of our stunning natural wonders.
  As President Theodore Roosevelt observed, ``We have fallen heirs to 
the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do 
his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good 
fortune.'' Our Rangers have gone above and beyond to live up to this 
call, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude.

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