Anna Eshoo: “I rise in support of S. 941, the Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act…”

“I rise in support of S. 941, the Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act, which will add approximately 5,000 acres to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, also known as the GGNRA. First, I thank Chairman Radanovich for his work in moving this bill along. As I've told him any times, this bill is very important to my constituents and all residents of the San Francisco Bay Area. The strong local support is reflected by the fact that every member of the Bay Area delegation has cosponsored the House companion measure, H.R. 1953, introduced by Representative Lantos whom I thank for bringing this bill to the floor. As the Bay Area has grown, our constituents have recognized how precious open, recreational spaces are to the community. Our past leaders had the foresight to create the GGNRA for this purpose. These ventures don't just happen. It takes people of vision at the local level to recognize the need, to develop a response, and rally support. I'm proud that we have the best . . . Audrey Rust, the President of the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). I've had the privilege of working with Ms. Rust on two other major land acquisitions in the Bay Area--the Phleger Estate and Bair Island. This bill, like the other efforts, is the result of Audrey's leadership and initiative. She spurred the effort to negotiate a deal to purchase land from willing sellers and she gathered community support.”