[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14931]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING FOR THE LOVE OF THE LAKE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to congratulate a 
very special organization on a very special anniversary. On Saturday, 
July 10, 2004, White Rock Lake's ``For the Love of the Lake'' 
organization will mark the 100th consecutive month of shoreline spruce-
ups that have helped keep the shores of White Rock Lake clean and the 
surrounding park looking beautiful.
  For the Love of the Lake is a truly grassroots effort, made up of 
caring volunteers who are dedicated to improving White Rock Lake and 
the surrounding area. The organization is a shining example of 
conservation and volunteerism in action. For the Love of the Lake shows 
what good people can do when they come together to accomplish something 
for the betterment of their community.
  My wife, Melissa, and our two young children enjoy White Rock Lake 
very much. The lake area is important, not just to those who live in 
the neighboring streets, but to all of the people that come to White 
Rock Lake to enjoy the beautiful landscape, water, trees and parks.
  For the Love of the Lake volunteers understand that we have a duty to 
protect and preserve these wonderful natural resources for our children 
and future generations. Since its inception in 1995, thousands of 
people have given their time, effort and energy in a variety of ways to 
help keep White Rock Lake looking beautiful, from picking up litter, to 
painting murals and buildings at the park, to attending fund raising 
events, or helping with White Rock Marathons.
  Over the years, For the Love of the Lake has been honored with 
countless awards and recognized by numerous organizations for their 
outstanding work. Dallas Observer magazine said, ``For the Love of the 
Lake is easily one of Dallas' best volunteer service organizations,'' 
and I could not agree more.
  On behalf of all of the people in Dallas, especially those who live 
in neighborhoods near White Rock Lake, I would like to congratulate the 
For the Love of the Lake organization and volunteers on their 
tremendous accomplishment. I would also like to thank them for their 
continued and valuable service to our community.

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