[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10194]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN SUPPORT OF ``LEAVE NO CHILD INSIDE MONTH''

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, June is ``Leave No Child Inside Month,'' 
a time when parents and children are urged to explore, play and enjoy 
the outdoors in Illinois.
  From Millennium Park to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Greenbelt Forest 
Preserve to McHenry Dam, families will be fishing, picnicking and 
learning beneath trees, beside beautiful lakes and amidst the natural 
treasures of Illinois.
  This January, I passed a resolution honoring the Chicago Wilderness 
and the 250 organizations that make up this group of environmental 
enthusiasts.
  They understand that children who grow up with an understanding of 
the land, air and water surrounding them grow into environmentally 
conscious adults.
  These adults are actively involved in efforts to clean, restore and 
preserve our precious resources.
  This month shows children that catching-and-releasing fish, playing 
with mud, and building a fort beat a video game any day.
  I look forward to joining the fun.

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