| Congressman Dale E. Kildee received the "Friend of the National Park" award from the National Parks Conservation Association for his remarkable dedication to the preservation and conversation of our national parks.
"Our public lands are the crown jewels of our nation," said Congressman Kildee. "We must continue to preserve America’s most pristine lands so that future generations can continue to enjoy our precious natural resources."
The National Park Conservation Association, founded in 1919, is America’s only private, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated solely to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the National Park System. The "Friend of the National Parks" award was established to honor congressional support for legislation that upheld the standards and integrity of the National Park System. The first "Friend of the National Park" award was given in 1999 to several members of the 105th Congress, including Congressman Kildee.
"Our national parks rely on Congress for protection under federal law and for adequate funding," said NPCA President Thomas Kiernan. "This award honors those who stood up to defend the precious places that symbolize our history and our nation’s natural wonders."
Congressman Kildee is dedicated to securing funds to conserve unique, environmentally fragile areas across the country. In addition, Congressman Kildee would also like to encourage more members of Congress to join him in the battle to preserve and protect our national parks. | 
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