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Centennial Celebration of the
American Antiquities Act of 1906
Luncheon and Forum to Honor
Senator
John McCain |
“The
urgency of your work, in my view, is no better articulated
than in my great and wonderful state of Arizona . . . You
are doing such wonderful work that would not otherwise be
done . . . You’ve embarked on projects and preserved great
national treasures that would not have been done so today if
it had not been for your efforts and for that I am
exceedingly and everlastingly grateful."
- Senator John McCain, June 8, 2006 |
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National Park Trust Awards
Senator John McCain Highest Honor
Washington, D.C. (June
8, 2006) - National Park Trust, America's only land conservancy
dedicated to
preserving America's national system
 of parks,
wildlife and historic monuments, awarded U.S.
Senator John
McCain with the Bruce
F. Vento Public Service Award today.
Senator McCain
credited the National Park Trust for "protecting the
valuable treasures" provided by the country's
national parks, and also emphasized his gratitude to
the many volunteers who assist with the day-to-day
operations of the national parks. "I accept this
award on behalf of those who volunteer and help our
country preserve all of our national treasures,"
Senator McCain said. He paid particular attention
to the vast number of senior citizens who volunteer
their time in both the management and daily
operations of the National Park System.
"Senator McCain
exemplifies a public servant who understands and
works for the very best of our nation," said Paul
Pritchard, NPT president. The award was presented
during a luncheon today at the Washington D.C. Hyatt
Hotel on Capitol Hill. More than 200 supporters of
the national park system attended the luncheon and
award presentation.
NPT's Pritchard added,
"Over the past decade, Senator McCain has led
efforts as diverse as legislation to create bonds
for needed National Park repairs, protection of new
parks and monuments in Arizona, climate change
legislation, protection of the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge, and greater environmental awareness
of Antarctica. Like President Teddy Roosevelt, John
McCain's legacy is diverse and meaningful."
 National Park Trust established the Bruce F. Vento
Award to honor those in public service who have
demonstrated a lifetime of distinguished skill,
resourcefulness or innovation in the preservation of
land, water or historic resources for the legacy of
America. During his twelve terms in the House of
Representatives from the 4th District of Minnesota,
Bruce Vento was a champion of the conservation
movement. His humility was counterbalanced by the
strength of his commitment to our parks. As a Member
of Congress, he guided more than 300 bills into law
to help protect our natural resources. Congressman
Vento passed more park and environmental legislation
than any other committee chair.
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Previous
Award recipients have included:
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2005: Senator Bob Graham of Florida
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2004: Congressman John
Lewis of Georgia
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2003:
Congresswoman Connie Morella of Maryland
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2002: Congressman John F. Seiberling of Ohio
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2001: Lt. Governor of Alaska Lowell
Thomas, Jr.
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In addition, National Park
Trust held its annual forum on
People, Parks, and Public
Policy
to
celebrate the Centennial of the
American Antiquities
Act of 1906
and addressed current critical environmental and conservation
issues.
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