[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE CALIFORNIA TAHOE CONSERVANCY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend the 
California Tahoe Conservancy as it celebrates its 40th anniversary 
serving the Lake Tahoe Basin and community. This outstanding 
achievement is a testament to the crucial work the Tahoe Conservancy 
has accomplished to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin's beautiful natural 
resources and landscapes.
  During my tenure as a California State Senator, I was honored to lead 
the legislation that established the Tahoe Conservancy in 1984. For 
four decades, the Tahoe Conservancy has significantly advanced 
California's efforts to restore and enhance the natural and 
recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Today, the Tahoe 
Conservancy continues its legacy as a leader in environmental 
protection by helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and wildfire 
risk, protecting ecologically critical lands, and enhancing the 
region's climate resiliency.
  Since its founding, the Tahoe Conservancy has consistently 
demonstrated its commitment to collaborating with other public agencies 
and fostering partnerships with surrounding communities, especially 
those facing significant inequities. From spearheading initiatives to 
support the Lake Tahoe Basin's sustainable economy to ensuring public 
health and safety, the Tahoe Conservancy is helping the region 
establish an enduring balance between humans and the natural 
environment.
  The Tahoe Conservancy's innovative strategies and groundbreaking 
projects are protecting the Lake Tahoe Basin's rich biodiversity and 
restoring the Basin's ecological resilience. The Tahoe Conservancy is a 
faithful steward of the Basin's natural, tribal, and cultural 
resources, and I look forward to seeing their continued work to protect 
this special place for future generations to enjoy.
  On behalf of the constituents of California's Eighth Congressional 
District, I would like to congratulate the California Tahoe Conservancy 
on its 40th anniversary and extend my sincere gratitude for its 
generations of service to the Lake Tahoe Basin and community.

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