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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING GREG MOORE
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HON. JARED HUFFMAN
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 3, 2019
Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today, along with Speaker Nancy
Pelosi and Representative Jackie Speier, to recognize Greg Moore, an
extraordinary park advocate and community leader who has served as
President and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC)
for over three decades.
A native of San Francisco, Greg graduated from the University of
California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation
of Natural Resources, and he later earned a mid-career fellowship in
Environmental Planning from the University of Washington. Greg spent
his early career in a variety of planning and management roles with the
National Parks Service and other conservation-focused public agencies
before becoming the chief operating officer of GGNPC in 1985.
A non-profit membership organization, GGNPC was founded in 1981 to
help preserve the now 37 distinct park sites and 80,000 acres that
comprise Golden Gate National Parks and to ensure universal access to
them. Over the course of Greg's 34-year tenure, GGNPC has become one of
the most successful organizations of its kind, having recruited and
managed over 250,000 volunteers, restored over 130 miles of trails,
preserved 700 historic structures, developed innovative stewardship and
education programs, and provided over half a billion dollars in
contributions for park programs and projects.
A large part of this success is due to Greg's ability to build
relationships within and outside the parks' community. These
relationships have led to numerous cross-sector collaborations,
community-led stewardship programs, and successful philanthropic
campaigns that fostered greater access and support for the Golden Gate
National Parks. The post-to-park conversion of Fort Baker, the Presidio
of San Francisco, and Crissy Field are all examples of this. Greg
played a catalytic role in these locations, transforming decommissioned
military facilities into iconic destinations of the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area.
Madam Speaker, Greg Moore's leadership has been integral in
preserving a collection of parks that are unparalleled in the National
Park System. With a combined volume of yearly visitors that outstrips
Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Olympic National Parks put
together, Golden Gate National Recreation Area has continued to thrive
in part because of the program support and culture of stewardship that
has been fostered under Greg's leadership. Therefore, please join us in
honoring Greg Moore as he steps away from his leadership role and in
wishing him success on his future endeavors.
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