[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4907]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               EARTH DAY

  (Mr. DOLD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Earth Day.
  As an Eagle Scout and a Scoutmaster for many years, I know firsthand 
why we must all work to strengthen conservation programs and other 
policies that promote public health, protect our environment, and keep 
our air and waterways clean. I care deeply about protecting our 
environment, and I am committed to preserving the outdoors.
  The 10th Congressional District of Illinois borders one of the 
Nation's greatest treasures, Lake Michigan, which provides miles of 
beaches, natural habitat, recreation for millions across the Midwest, 
and drinking water to millions of Americans. That is why I am a strong 
supporter of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and a cosponsor of 
legislation to ensure that this vital program is reauthorized and 
funded at robust levels.
  I have also introduced the Great Lakes Water Protection Act, which 
will stop sewage dumping in the Great Lakes and provide clean water for 
future generations.
  In commemoration of Earth Day, I encourage all of my colleagues to 
join me and to take some time to appreciate the natural beauty of their 
communities and to work together to preserve our environment for future 
generations.
  And that is just the way it is.

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