In Honor of the 100 Months of Outstanding Volunteer Service From "For the Love of the Lake"

IN HONOR OF THE 100 MONTHS OF OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE FROM "FOR THE LOVE OF THE LAKE" -- (Extensions of Remarks - July 16, 2004)

Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the "For the Love of the Lake" organization that has played a crucial role in the preservation of White Rock Lake in Dallas. "For the Love of the Lake" is a volunteer organization that leads the conservation efforts at White Rock Lake. I am proud to be associated with this organization for more than 8 years as an Adopt a Shore Leader, as it brings together many people from the community to come together for a common cause in keeping our "White Rock Lake as the crown jewel of Dallas."

I joined with the outpouring of community support this past Saturday, July 10, 2004, as we celebrated the last 100 months before starting our normal routine of cleaning up the lake. Thousands of concerned citizens have given up countless amounts of time in maintaining White Rock Lake as a sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife and as an enjoyable place to take the family for a nice day in the outdoors.

I honor the noble efforts of the volunteers of "For the Love of the Lake," as it is a model example of what private citizens can do to achieve a greater public good in the preservation of one of our great resources in Dallas. Without "For the Love of the Lake," White Rock Lake would not be the enjoyable place for the community that it is today, and I honor the efforts of all of the volunteers who ensure the quality of the lake and shoreline.

I wish "For the Love of the Lake" continued success in maintaining our lake so that future residents of Dallas may enjoy the same beautiful preserve of White Rock Lake that we enjoy today.