Dave Camp: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the bill offered by my colleague and…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the bill offered by my colleague and friend, Mr. Dan Benishek of Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is not just a Michigan but a national treasure. It is enjoyed by over 1 million visitors from across the State, country, and world each year. In fact, in 2011, Sleeping Bear was voted the ``most beautiful place in America'' by a poll conducted by ``Good Morning America.'' This bill is the product of years of work between members of the public, the National Park Service, and local, State, and Federal officials. It strikes a careful balance between conservation and recreation. In addition to protecting this vital natural resource, the bill ensures that the beaches of Lake Michigan will be accessible to the public and that hunting and fishing rights, as well as boating access, will be maintained. I hope the rest of the House will join me today in supporting the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act so that this national treasure can be enjoyed to its fullest now and for many generations to come.”