[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10325]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               EARTH DAY

  (Mr. POLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight and support the 
many communities, volunteers, teachers, students, and individuals 
celebrating Earth Day and their efforts to protect our environment. For 
39 years, Earth Day has remained an annual opportunity to remind 
ourselves of our daily, ongoing responsibility.
  Our Nation has experienced an environmental renaissance as of late 
with business, popular culture and political leadership getting 
``green'' and becoming galvanized by the challenge of climate change.
  The industries and communities of my district in Colorado are on the 
front lines of a changing climate--from a shrinking ski season and 
fewer tourist dollars to an increased threat of wildfire and water 
resources stretched even thinner. My district's economic well-being has 
a lot riding on a healthy environment.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend all of those who will work, volunteer, teach, 
and learn about the ways we can protect our Earth and economy. I rise 
in strong support of all of those who work to make Earth Day every day 
and who understand the fact that our communities and economies are 
firmly rooted in a healthy environment.

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