Jim Costa: “House Resolution 1158 recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. On…”

“House Resolution 1158 recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. On March 6, 1908, then President Theodore Roosevelt set aside, by proclamation, the Ozark National Forest which today includes more than 1 million acres in the northwestern part of the State. The Ozark National Forest is one of the true gems of our national forest system, providing extensive recreational opportunities, more than 500 species of trees, habitat for 11 threatened or endangered species, and it's very appropriate therefore today that the House recognize the forest's 100th anniversary. This resolution is sponsored by the entire Arkansas delegation, and they are to be commended for their work on this measure. Representative John Boozman and the sponsor, Representative Mike Ross, have worked particularly hard to get this measure to the floor today. Mr. Speaker, I would ask that Members of the House support the passage of House Resolution 1158.”