Representative Ron Kind of Wisconsin Named Legislator of the Year by the Safari Club International
gengberg February 9th, 2010
News from Congressman Ron KindREPRESENTING WISCONSIN’S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
1406 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, D.C. 20515 • (202) 225-5506
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Contact: Leah Hunter
Phone: 202-225-5506
Leah.hunter@mail.house.gov
Rep. Kind Named Safari Club International’s Legislator of the Year
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), former co-chair and active member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, was recently recognized as Legislator of the Year by Safari Club International for his support, leadership and outstanding commitment to issues related to wildlife protection, sustainable use conservation, and for protecting the heritage of hunting.
“As an outdoor enthusiast, hunter and fisherman, I savor every chance that I am afforded to enjoy the outdoors with my family,” said Rep. Kind. “I am proud to win this award and I will continue to advocate for legislation that protects the rights of outdoorsmen across the country. I will not only continue to support the sporting tradition but ensure that there is legislation in place to preserve wildlife, hunting and fishing opportunities for years to come.”
Rep. Kind was selected as Legislator of the Year as a direct result of his intimate involvement in several key legislative issues pertinent to the outdoors and wildlife conservation. Rep. Kind has not only led the way in conservation and wildlife preservation efforts through authoring bills and assuring appropriate funding levels, but has also led the charge for many bills directly impacting hunters. Some of his key initiatives include an effort to shift farm bill funding to wildlife conservation programs while also improving them as well as H.R. 510, which modifies the tax payment schedule to be less burdensome for firearms manufacturers. Rep. Kind has been a lead cosponsor of a measure to give permanent tax incentives to private landowners who set aside their land for conservation or wildlife benefits and also took a strong stance to protect the rights of hunters wishing to bring home legally hunted polar bear trophies taken during authorized hunts.
Rep. Kind is an active outdoorsman and enjoys hunting white tail deer and turkey with his sons on their family farm in western Wisconsin. He also enjoys fishing on the Mississippi River.
Safari Club International (SCI) was founded in 1972 by C.J. McElroy. The 32,000-member hunting and wildlife conservation organization comprises 140 chapters worldwide, and a museum at its headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. Much of SCI’s behind-the-scenes work is directed toward wildlife enhancement and improved access for outdoors enthusiasts.
Leah Hunter
Press Secretary
Office of Congressman Ron Kind (WI-3)
(202) 226-8126 direct
(202) 225-4613 cell
leah.hunter@mail.house.gov
