Rep. Kaptur Recognized as “Friend of the National Parks”
Receives perfect 100% rating for voting record
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) was recognized with the Friend of the National Parks Award from the non-partisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This award recognizes Congresswoman Kaptur’s consistent record of votes in support of America’s national parks during the 113th Congress.
“Our national park lands are one of this nation’s most prized treasures, bringing visitors to our region and helping us reconnect with nature and with our nation’s proud history,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “Let me thank the NPCA for this distinguished honor, as well as the park stewards whose daily effort keeps these sites beautiful, safe, and accessible for citizens today and for generations to come.”
NPCA’s Friend of the National Parks Award was established in 1999 to track and publicize congressional members’ voted on significant park issues. This year, NPCA tracked votes for five national park-related votes in the Houseand awarded Representatives who sided with the parks on at least on at least three scored votes. Kaptur maintained a perfect 100% voting record.
“It’s an honor to recognize Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur for supporting our national parks on the floor of the House during the 113th Congress,” said NPCA President and CEO Clark Bunting. As the 114th Congress works on policies and funding levels impacting our national parks, I look forward to working with Congresswoman Kaptur to ensure national parks have safe roadways, are well maintained, and have the resources they need to thrive for their upcoming centennial.”
Congresswoman Kaptur recently spearheaded a successful community effort to maintain staffing levels at the only national park located entirely within Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial at Put-in-Bay, Ohio.
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