[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 124 (Monday, July 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E694-E695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JEFF CRANE

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 21, 2025

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeff Crane on his 
upcoming retirement as President of the Congressional Sportsmen's 
Foundation (CSF). Mr. Crane will conclude his illustrious career after 
over forty years of public service.
  Mr. Crane's dedication to improving our environment and providing 
opportunities to all outdoorsmen is constantly inspiring. He has served 
as President of the CSF since 2002, guiding the organization from a 
small group of only five staff members to become the Nation's 
preeminent sportsmen advocacy group. While at the helm of the CSF, Mr. 
Crane helped grow the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus to the largest 
bipartisan caucus in Congress. He also aided in the creation of the 
National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC), which has nearly 
2,500 members across all 50 states, and the Governors Sportsmen's 
Caucus.
  While expanding the scope of the CSF, Mr. Crane tirelessly worked to 
pass countless bills to enhance opportunities for hunters and anglers. 
He vigorously fought for our environment, passing legislation to fund 
conservation efforts at the state and federal levels. Other advocacy 
organizations would often defer to Mr. Crane's vision and judgment on 
policy matters, a high compliment to his knowledge and ability.
  Beyond the CSF, Mr. Crane served as the Chairman of the Hunting and 
Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) and of American Wildlife 
Conservation Partners, along with many other leadership positions. Mr. 
Crane has been consistently recognized for his humility, grace, and 
team-oriented approach. His dedication and passion for our environment

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will continue to have an indelible impact on sportsmen everywhere and 
our majestic Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Jeff Crane 
for his unyielding dedication to protecting and enjoying our Creator's 
greatest gift: our natural world. I wish him all the best in his well-
earned retirement and pray for his continued health and happiness in 
whatever adventures come his way.

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