The award was presented to Members of Congress who demonstrate a strong commitment to preserving and protecting the National Park System through key votes in Congress. America s parks are national treasures, Congressman Rodriguez said.
Few symbols illustrate the nation s beauty and diversity as dramatically.
I am honored to receive this recognition and will remain vigilant in defense of public lands, wildlife, and resources. Numerous designations within the national parks system act to preserve our natural, historical and cultural resources for future generations. The national parks system includes monuments, memorials, preserves, historic parks and sites, battlefields and cemeteries, recreation areas, lakeshores and seashores, rivers, scenic parkways, and national trails. Congressman Rodriguez is an avid supporter of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park which falls within his congressional district in Texas. The missions are living treasures, Congressman Rodriguez said.