“I'm highlighting a family's donation of land to suggest that private citizens, not just government, should help protect the environment. I'm plugging a motion we recently passed to support voluntary conservation of private land. I'm thanking and flattering the donors to wrap it all in warm feelings.”
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A statement recognizing a family's donation of land to a nature conservancy. The member talked about the family's long history and the ecological value of the land, rather than any legislative business.