Bruce F. Vento: “I urge my colleagues to join me today in commending Dr. Stephen England for his distinguished leadership in community…”

In the face of growing public sentiment and outcry for more greenspace and wildlands, Congress must push forward an agenda that all of America can support--protection and expansion of America's Wilderness Preservation System.

He has also demonstrated his commitment to public service by founding the Children's Health Enrichment Program in St. Paul.

The hardworking men and women of the White Bear Lake Police Department are another reason why White Bear Lake is a safe and great place to live.

Although I am here to celebrate and commend Congress for its role in protecting our nation's land, the Wilderness Preservation System is far from complete and the land is far from being fully protected.