[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6219]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the East Bay 
Regional Park District (the District) for 80 years of creating 
beautiful parkland and open spaces in both Alameda and Contra Costa 
Counties. The District has over 114,000 acres, 65 parks and 1,200 miles 
of trails, which allow people to enjoy nature, outdoor recreation, and 
environmental education experiences.
  Through its Healthy Parks, Healthy People Campaign, the District has 
worked to promote awareness of the parks, trails and events they offer 
to both counties. The District has always been forward thinking in 
planning how to manage and conserve our nation's resources while also 
providing the public with a variety of recreational activities.
  East Bay Regional Parks has been a key participant in conservation 
for eighty years. The Park District has been created a master plan for 
the East Bay to preserve our resources through good management while 
also providing the public with a variety of recreation and outdoor 
activities.
  I ask my colleagues to congratulate the East Bay Regional Parks on 
its 80th birthday and to recognize its invaluable contributions to our 
natural resources and our communities.

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