U.S. Congressman John Boozman 3rd District of Arkansas

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Washington, Jun 9, 2008 -

U.S. Representatives John Boozman (AR-03) and Mike Ross (AR-04) Monday applauded passage of a resolution congratulating the Ozark National Forest on its 100th anniversary. House Resolution 1158 passed the full U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. The legislation was introduced by Boozman and cosponsored by the entire Arkansas Congressional Delegation.

“Thousands of families from Arkansas and all across the United States have had the good fortune to experience the beauty of the Ozark National Forest,” Boozman said. “This resolution commemorates the legacy of this great national resource and its enjoyment for generations to come.”

“The Ozark National Forest is a national treasure enjoyed by countless Arkansans and tourists from across the country, and I am proud to honor it by co-sponsoring this resolution with Congressman Boozman on its 100th Anniversary,” Ross said. “This commemorative act of Congress recognizes the preservation and recreational opportunities provided by the Ozark National Forest. It is a privilege to join with my colleagues in the Arkansas Congressional Delegation and the House of Representatives, to ensure that the Ozark National Forest remains a source of pride and is protected for years to come.”

A proclamation from President Theodore Roosevelt on March 6, 1908, dedicated the Ozark National Forest as the first federally protected stand of hardwoods in the U.S.  917,944 acres of land was set aside by President Roosevelt for the forest that currently covers more than one million acres in the third and fourth congressional districts of Arkansas.