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Whereas, in 1949, John F. Seiberling earned a law degree 
from Columbia University; 
Whereas, in 1970, inspired by the public outcry over the 
shootings at Kent State University and his own opposi-
tion to the Vietnam War, John F. Seiberling ran for a 
seat in the United States House of Representatives and, 
in 1971, won, defeating a 10-term incumbent; 
Whereas, from 1971 to 1986, John F. Seiberling represented 
the 14th Congressional District of Ohio to the resounding 
approval of his constituents, and, until his retirement, re-
peatedly won reelection with approximately 70 percent of 
the vote; 
Whereas John F. Seiberling was referred to as ‘‘the original 
environmentalist’’ and was well known for his wit, integ-
rity, and idealistic nature; 
Whereas, in 1971, John F. Seiberling introduced legislation 
to preserve the Cuyahoga Valley, a process which resulted 
in the creation of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in 
1974; 
Whereas, throughout his political career, John F. Seiberling 
fought for the preservation of 69,000,000 acres of wilder-
ness, and the establishment of 59,000,000 acres of Fed-
eral parks, forests, and preserves, in order to create a fu-
ture in which every American would have access to green 
spaces; 
Whereas John F. Seiberling worked tirelessly with Represent-
ative Morris K. Udall to develop and pass the Alaska Na-
tional Interest Lands Conservation Act, which was signed 
into law in 1980 and was an important environmental 
achievement; 
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Whereas, in March 1985, John F. Seiberling strenuously ad-
vocated the passage of the Olmsted Heritage Landscapes 
Act to study and restore the works and artistic legacy of 
famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, in-
cluding designs for the Capitol Grounds in Washington, 
District of Columbia, and Central Park in New York, 
New York; 
Whereas, after his retirement in 1986, John F. Seiberling re-
turned to Akron, Ohio, to teach at the University of 
Akron School of Law, and served as head of the Center 
for Peace Studies at the University; 
Whereas John F. Seiberling served on the boards of many 
national organizations, including the National Trust for 
Historic Preservation and the Wilderness Society; 
Whereas, in 2001, John F. Seiberling received the prestigious 
Presidential Citizens Medal from President William J. 
Clinton for his vigorous advocacy on behalf of the envi-
ronment and dedication to the preservation of green 
spaces for generations to come; and 
Whereas, on August 2, 2008, John F. Seiberling died in 
Akron, Ohio: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes and honors the achievements and 
legacy of former Representative John F. Seiberling, 
particularly his numerous contributions to environ-
mental causes and his unfailing dedication to his 
constituents; and 
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(2) expresses deep condolences to the Seiberling 
family for their loss. 
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