[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         CELEBRATING EARTH DAY

  (Mr. McEACHIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today as the proud sponsor of the 
resolution honoring Earth Day.
  For over 50 years, people have come together on April 22, which is 
tomorrow, to support protections for our air, water, and land, and to 
increase appreciation for Mother Earth.
  But every day, not just on Earth Day, we must commit ourselves to 
protecting our planet. We must embrace our shared responsibility to 
preserve our Earth, not only by increasing environmental and climate 
literacy but by building upon efforts like the Paris Agreement to 
ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and 
ecologically rich planet.
  Throughout the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our 
Nation. However, our natural environment, including parks and green 
spaces, has been a haven for communities to come together safely.
  This past year has reinforced the importance of protecting these 
natural spaces and ensuring the continued cleaning and greening of all 
communities.
  Like those who celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970, tomorrow we 
must continue our work to address environmental challenges, large and 
small, from climate change to litter; to educate friends, neighbors, 
and elected representatives about the need for year-round action; and 
to honor the stewardship ethic that serves as the foundation of this 
special day.
  Together, we can protect our planet, public health, and overall well-
being of all people and wildlife.

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