Original sentence: A strong advocate for advancing the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, LaHood authored a law that established the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, which lay the groundwork for celebrating the 16th president's 200th birthday in 2009.He also has been a lead Capitol Hill supporter for the Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, and is one of 15 members on the ALBC.In 2007 LaHood was considered for candidacy to become the president of his alma mater Bradley University, following the departure of David Broski.LaHood's nomination has been viewed with alarm among those concerned with climate change and suburban sprawl.On December 19, 2008, then-President-elect Barack Obama announced that he would nominate Ray LaHood to be the next Transportation Secretary
Edited sentence: A strong advocate for advancing the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, LaHood authored a law that established the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, which laid the groundwork for celebrating the 16th President's 200th birthday in 2009.He has also been a lead Capitol Hill supporter for the Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, and is one of 15 members on the ALBC.In 2007 LaHood was considered for candidacy to become the president of his alma mater, Bradley University, following the departure of David Broski.LaHood's nomination was viewed with alarm among those concerned with climate change and suburban sprawl.On December 19, 2008, President-elect Barack Obama announced that he would nominate Ray LaHood to be the next Transportation Secretary