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Congressman Desaulnier and Richmond Mayor Butt to Testify Before Natural Resources Subcommittee on Bill to Honor Wartime Efforts of Richmond Community

Press Release

Date: Dec. 5, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Natural Resources

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced he will testify before the U.S. Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (NPFPL) on his bill, the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Site Expansion Act (H.R. 1117). The legislation would honor wartime efforts of the Richmond community by adding the Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond, California to the existing Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park.

Joining him in testifying about the importance of this bill is Richmond Mayor Tom Butt. An advocate for historic preservation in the city of Richmond, Mayor Butt serves on the board of the Rosie the Riveter Trust and was instrumental in establishing Richmond's partnership position with the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park.


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