Delegations Report Hill Successes

NRPA's National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation came to a close today as state delegations revealed their Capitol Hill successes in a "Reports from the Hill" session. Delegations reported numerous fruitful meetings with senators, representatives, and congressional staff.

Wayne Gay, pictured at left, reported for the Georgia delegation, which met with both of its senators' offices and a number of House staffs. "All were in suport of the Land and Water Conservation Fund," he said. "Overall, it was very receptive."

Many of the congressional leaders the delegations spoke with were allies on park and recreation issues. Maryland citizen Dalton Mann said he met with Rep. John Sarbanes' (D-Md.) staff. "His office was excellent," Mann said. "He was the author of No Child Left Behind legislation, which he obviously supports, as he does our other issues."

Through the reported successes of attendees and their state delegations, there was no doubt that NRPA had left an indelible footprint on this session's Congress.

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[Karen from Tucson]

I really appreciate the updates. Wish I were there.

[Karen from Tucson]

I really appreciate the updates. Wish I were there.