February 24, 1967
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NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION DISTINGUISHED CONSERVATION AWARD TO SENATOR EDMUND S. MUSKIE
Mr. HART. Mr. President, several of us had the pleasure of attending the January 24, 1967, dinner of the National Wildlife Federation at which Senator EDMUND S. MUSKIE was given the Federation's 1966 Distinguished Service Award for Legislative Achievement.
As chairman of the Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution the Senator from Maine has given forceful, effective leadership in the enactment of landmark bills to control water and air pollution. He authored the Water Quality Act of 1965 and the Clean Rivers Restoration Act of 1966, cosponsored the wild rivers bill in the 89th Congress, and introduced the Clear Air Act amendments of 1965.
Senator MUSKIE's contributions to conservation were aptly summarized by the National Wildlife Federation when he was introduced at the dinner:
A distinguished member of the United States Senate, a former governor with an outstanding conservation record, here is a man who has compiled a truly outstanding record in Congressional leadership. A member of three standing Committees and Chairman of three Subcommittees, he is the author of three historic bills enacted by the 89th Congress in our Nation's all-out effort to control air and water pollution before it is too late. For his outstanding skill, perseverance, and dedication to the highest public service, for his statesmanship in representing not only the people of his native state but also the people of all America, for his distinguished service to conservation and the health and general welfare of this and future generations, we are privileged to introduce the Honorable Edmund S. MUSKIE, United States Senator from Maine.
With this description of our distinguished colleague I am sure there is widespread agreement.