María Elvira Salazar: “H.R. 1129, the ``Pitkin County Land Exchange Act'', is a good bill that will bring an end to a longstanding land…”

“H.R. 1129, the ``Pitkin County Land Exchange Act'', is a good bill that will bring an end to a longstanding land exchange issue. The proposed exchange will transfer to Pitkin County a key scenic parcel along the Crystal River. This key parcel is one of the scenic gems of the Roaring Fork Valley and deserves to be protected in its natural state. Pitkin County, Colorado is an area of intense development and this exchange will help ensure their popular open space preservation efforts can continue. Not only does this bill have the support of the Pitkin County Commissioners, but also many other community groups. This land exchange is also in the best interest of the public to help ensure some of the most beautiful pristine areas stay undeveloped. This is a good bill and I ask my colleagues to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”