While we fight back this pandemic for the health of America, I am happy to
report some good news that you may not hear.

Dear John,

 

While we fight back this pandemic for the health of America, I am happy to
report some good news that you may not hear.


A while back I met the master filmmaker Ken Burns at the Library of Congress.
He taught me something that I had never considered. When we think of defining
moments of our country, we think of the Revolution, the Constitution, the Civil
War, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement--all moments in time marked by
conflict or leaps of righteous understanding.


But Burns made the case that the creation of the National Park system last
century defines America in a way not previously considered. The beauty, the
grandeur, and the vastness of our country--and the value of stewardship to
preserve and protect special places--found its form in this public act of
setting aside unique ecosystems for the lasting enjoyment of all.


This morning the White House informed me that they would like to have me
alongside the President as he signs theGreat American Outdoors Act into law. I
am proud to have helped lead this bipartisan bill passed by the House of
Representatives and the Senate. The new law will enhance our National Park
System and makes permanent the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which furthers
the ideals of conservation and community recreation through projects across
America.


Interestingly, when I told Ken Burns I was from Nebraska, he immediately said:
"Where?" I said "Lincoln." Apparently an avid quilter, he was eager to find out
if I had seen his collection in the International Quilt Museum at the
University of Nebraska!


It's about getting things done.

 

Jeff

PAID FOR BY JEFF FORTENBERRY FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS COMMITTEE

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