[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15619]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING MINNESOTA'S OWN FEDERAL DUCK STAMP WINNER

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2015

  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert 
Hautman of Delano, Minnesota on his impressive second place finish in 
the 2015 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Robert's stamp features several 
mallard ducks flying over a lake.
  The Federal Duck Stamp contest began in 1949 as a result of growing 
concern among Americans over the destruction of wetlands, which are the 
home to migratory waterfowl. Of every dollar spent on duck stamps, 
ninety-eight cents is given to the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, 
which helps to conserve natural habitats.
  Minnesota is home to some of the most amazing natural scenery and 
wildlife, and because of this, I am incredibly passionate about the 
great outdoors. I have always been of the strong belief that it is 
every global citizen's duty to help protect and maintain our 
environment for future generations to come. I think the Federal Duck 
Stamp contest is wonderful because it does exactly that.
  I would like to applaud Robert Hautman for contributing to a contest 
with such a worthy cause. I would like to give him an extra shout out 
for being from my hometown as well.
  As a result of Robert's effort, more funds will be raised to preserve 
the environment, and for that we--and our future generations--thank 
you.

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