[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          DERRICK CRANDALL RECEIVING THE CORPS CHAMPION AWARD

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate my constituent, 
Derrick Crandall, on receiving the American Recreation Coalition's 
Corps Champion Award. Mr. Crandall has diligently supported efforts to 
bolster the outdoor economy and recreation opportunities for all, 
including our youth.
  Since 1981, Mr. Crandall has served as the President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the American Recreation Coalition. The Washington-
based nonprofit organization aims to enhance and preserve outdoor 
recreational opportunities and protect environmental resources. Upon 
joining the organization, Mr. Crandall quickly became the national 
voice of outdoor recreation. He has played an important role in dozens 
of public policy programs including the National Scenic Byways Program, 
Recreation Fee Demonstration Program, Recreational Trails Program, 
Wallop-Breaux Program, and the National Recreation Lakes Study 
Commission.
  Mr. Crandall's efforts have been recognized in many respects. He has 
received several national awards and recognitions such as induction 
into the RV Hall of Fame, the receipt of the Annual Award of the 
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and the 
Chevron Conservation Award. Additionally, he has served as the Chairman 
of the Take Pride America Advisory Board and as a Founding Director of 
the National Forest Foundation; in each role he was appointed by the 
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture 
respectively.
  His dedication to improving and preserving outdoor recreational 
activities is evident through his illustrious career of dedication and 
accomplishments. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Mr. Crandall on receiving the American Recreation 
Coalition's Corps Champion Award. It is a privilege to represent him 
and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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