[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E65]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING FRIENDS OF LOXAHATCHEE

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2022

  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Friends of the Arthur R. 
Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, a non-profit 
organization in Florida's 21st Congressional District. Since its 
founding in 1982, the Friends of Loxahatchee have been tirelessly 
committed to conserving Florida's beautiful natural ecosystems for 
future generations to enjoy.


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  January 25, 2022, on page E65, in the third column, the 
following appeared: HONORING FRIENDS OF LOXAHATCHEE HON. LOIS 
FRANKEL OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, 
January 25, 2022 Ms FRANKEL of Florida. Madam Speaker,
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: HONORING FRIENDS 
OF LOXAHATCHEE HON. LOIS FRANKEL OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of 
Florida. Madam Speaker,


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  The Friends of Loxahatchee was our nation's first U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service Friends group. Throughout its years of operation, the 
over 300 member organization has supported environmental education and 
wildlife protection services at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee 
National Wildlife Refuge--the northernmost part of the Florida 
Everglades. The contributions made by Friends of Loxahatchee members 
and volunteers have introduced countless children across South Florida 
to science and the wonder of the Everglades. Their projects have 
engaged disadvantaged youth in environmental conservation and coastal 
clean-up efforts, funded transportation to the Refuge for school and 
community groups, and renovated the Refuge Visitor Center and its 
exhibits.
  I am proud to honor the Friends of Loxahatchee for their years of 
service to the people of South Florida, their education of the next 
generation of leaders, and their dedication to protecting our animals, 
plants, and habitats. I look forward to their contributions in the 
years ahead.

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