[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 139 (Friday, August 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING NAPA PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 26, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Napa Parks and Recreation Foundation for its outstanding work to 
preserve our public lands and bring excellent outdoor experiences to 
our community.
  The Napa Parks and Recreation Foundation is increasingly becoming a 
stronger and more recognized voice for supporting the parks and 
recreation opportunities in the City of Napa. In the last two years, 
its board membership has risen from five members to nine members, 
fostering a more diverse representation of our community. As a non-
profit, the Napa Parks and Recreation Foundation is primarily focused 
on supporting and improving our community parks and recreation 
resources for families, individuals, and youth. The Napa Parks and 
Recreation Foundation collaborates with the Napa Parks and Recreation 
Services Department to continually assess the needs of the community 
and to improve accessibility and awareness of parks and recreation 
opportunities.
  Today, the Napa Parks and Recreation Foundation comes together in 
celebration of, ``A Day in the Park,'' to bring awareness and support 
for the Foundation at Westwood Hills Park in honor of National Park and 
Recreation Month. Westwood Hills Park was established by the Napa City 
Council in 1976. The park is used by many in our community and by 
visitors for hiking, running, enjoying the beautiful summit vista 
overlooking Napa Valley, experiencing the natural wildness of the 
outdoors within the town and walking the trails throughout the park.
  The focus of ``A Day in the Park'' is to introduce the community to 
Westwood Hills Park and to support the work of the Napa Parks and 
Recreation Foundation and Napa Parks and Recreation Services. This 
event will also support the purchase of trail markers for the Westwood 
Hills Park and the eventual installation of interpretive displays at 
the summit vista.
  Madam Speaker, there is no doubt that the Napa Parks and Recreation 
Foundation has been an important part of the Napa community. It is 
therefore fitting and proper that we honor it today.

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