March 23, 2001

Dear Mr. Strimbeck:

Thank you for the copy of The Monongahela: River of Dreams, River of Sweat by Arthur Parker. I will read it with interest.

Also, as you already know, Representative Nathan Deal (R-GA), introduced H.R. 1013, the National Recreation Lakes Act, on March 14, 2001. It was referred to the House Committees on Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture. If enacted, it would promote recreation on federal lakes, and require Federal agencies responsible for managing Federal lakes to pursue strategies for enhancing recreational experiences of the public. Because you have extensively written me regarding this measure, I thought you might be interested to know that I have signed on to the bill as a cosponsor.

Please don't hesitate to contact me again if I can be helpful in any other way. I want to be of all possible service.

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