Congresswoman Eshoo Recognized for her Protection of National Parks

Reprinted with permission.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) has been honored by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) with the “Friend of the National Parks Award.” This is the 6th time she has won the award for demonstrating extraordinary dedication to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks.

“It is not what we have that will make us a great nation; it is the way in which we use it,” Eshoo stated, quoting the founder of America’s conservation movement, President Teddy Roosevelt.

Eshoo continued, “Conservation of our nation’s land is a critical and worthy cause that I’m grateful to have an active role in. From preserving California coastal and ocean resources, to ensuring that our endangered species are protected, I’ve always fought for the conservation of our beautiful natural resources. I’m deeply honored to receive the ‘Friend of the National Parks Award,’ and I will continue to support and defend the standards and integrity of the National Park System.”

NPCA Acting President Theresa Pierno congratulated all the recipients of the award stating, “We are grateful that our members of Congress have demonstrated a solid commitment to preserving America’s national parks. As the National Park Service approaches its centennial in 2016, support from our members of Congress is essential to ensure places like Yellowstone, Gettysburg, and the Everglades are preserved and protected for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.”

In the 113th Congress, Rep. Eshoo cosponsors H.R. 627, the National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, which would authorize the minting of a series of commemorative coins in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. This bill will not cost the taxpayers any money, and all proceeds from sales of the commemorative coins will go to the National Park Foundation. In a true display of the broad bipartisan support for our national parks, this bill has nearly 300 cosponsors in the House of Representatives.