Congressman Bart Stupak Recognized for Excellence in Conservation, Natural Resource and Economic Policy
Posted on: Saturday, 10 October 2009, 08:00 CDT
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Michigan Forest Products Council (MFPC) announced that the Honorable Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) received the Tuebor Award from the MFPC's Board of Directors.
"Actions often speak louder than words," said MFPC Chairman Craig Timm. "Over the past 18 years, Congressman Stupak has an accomplished record as a defender of forests, the environment and the natural resource based economy." The MFPC cited his efforts to:
- Promote clean energy and renewable biomass;
- Protect the Great Lakes including the enactment of the Great Lakes Compact; and
- Encourage active forest management and job creation
The annual Tuebor Award recognizes significant accomplishments in business and natural resource policy. The award focuses on leadership in support of well-managed forests that are vital to Michigan's quality of life, environment and economy. While presenting the award Mike Sussman, Verso Paper Corporation Quinnesec Mill Manager, said "Congressman Stupak's outstanding work on wise management of our federal forests is just one example of sustainable forests vision now and for future generations." "Moreover, he recognizes the tremendous job creation potential of this renewable, natural resource based economy," added Sussman.
"Michigan's forests are a state treasure and continue to be some of the best managed forests in the nation," Stupak said. "The forest products industry is facing unique challenges in today's economic climate that require renewed attention and commitment. In Congress, I will continue to fight not only to sustain economic opportunities today, but also to implement policies that ensure the future health of both our forests and the forest products industry and the jobs it provides. I am honored to receive this award and look forward to continuing to work with MFPC to promote and protect Michigan forests."
Total economic benefits of Michigan's forest products industry in 2009 are $14 billion. The State has 19.3 million acres of forestland, including 2.5 million of federal National Forests and 312,500 private landowners. Forest Products and Agricultural is Michigan's largest job producing sector providing over one million jobs and $80 billion in annual economic activity.
The Michigan Forest Products Council works to promote, protect, and sustain a globally competitive forest products industry in Michigan. The Michigan Forest Products Council is a statewide organization representing the forest products industry, which owns millions of acres of timberland, and employs over 154,000 men and women in Michigan.
CONTACT: Kevin W. Korpi Executive Director (517) 853-8880SOURCE Michigan Forest Products Council
Source: PR Newswire
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