Congratulating Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation's Photography Winners

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dot Monahan of Oil City and Ryan Kunselman of Clarion for their people's choice awards in the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation's 2022 photo contest.

Dot won her award in the Caught in the Rain category with a photo of a soaked bald eagle in Oil Creek State Park.

Ryan took home his award-winning photo in the Raindrop to River category while visiting Clear Creek State Park.

The 2022 photo contest had stiff competition, with nearly 600 entries. This annual contest allows both professionals and amateurs to compete in a variety of categories.

The other winning photos from all the 2022 photo contest submissions can be viewed on the Parks and Forest Foundation's Facebook page.

The Parks and Forest Foundation supports 124 State parks and 2.2 million acres of forest by coordinating volunteers, activities, and donations through its 48 chapters.

The Foundation's mission is to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania State parks and forests.

Mr. Speaker, these photographs are a great reminder of the beauty that we can find in nature even on a rainy day.

Congratulations to Dot and Ryan on their awards.

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