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Everglades Restoration and Investment Act
Signing Ceremony
Everglades National Park, May 16, 2000
There are certain milestones in our careers and lives where everything comes together and we recognize that we have actually done something of lasting importance. This is one of those moments and it needs to be treasured and celebrated. It must also be tempered with a recognition of the dedication of countless individuals whose work preceded us and helped get us to this point.- Governor Jeb Bush, May 16, 2000
Governor Jeb Bush and his honored guests
Front Row (from left to right):
Capt. Ed Davidson Past President, Florida Audubon Society
Katy Sorenson Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, District 8
Rep. D. Lee Constantine Florida House of Representatives, District 37 (R), Altamonte Springs
Sen. Ron Klein Florida Senate, District 28, (D) Delray Beach
Sen. Burt L. Saunders Florida Senate, District 25, (R) Naples / Cape Coral
Ed Garcia aide to Sen. Saunders
Middle Row:
Patrick J. Gleason, Ph.D. Board Member, South Florida Water Management District
Nicolás J. Gutiérrez, Jr., Esq. Board Member, South Florida Water Management District
Frank R. Finch, P.E. Executive Director, South Florida Water Management District
Sen. Mario Diaz-Balart Florida Senate, District 37, (R) Miami
Jose "Pepe" Fanjul, Jr. Florida Crystals
Charles Lee Senior Vice President, Florida Audubon Society
Jack Moller Everglades Protection Society
Sen. Charlie Bronson Florida Senate, District 18, (R) Indian Harbor Beach
Stuart D. Strahl, Ph.D. Executive Director, Florida Audubon Society
Michael Minton Vice-Chair, Board Member, South Florida Water Management District
Gerardo B. "Jerry" Fernandez Board Member, South Florida Water Management District
Back Row:
Col. Joe R. Miller District Engineer, Jacksonville District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Richard G. "Dick" Ring Superintendent, Everglades National Park
David B. Struhs Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Mike Collins Chair, South Florida Water Management District
Robert Coker Vice President, US Sugar
Malcolm "Bubba" Wade Executive Vice President, US Sugar
J. Allison DeFoor, II Governor's Everglades Policy Coordinator
David E. Guggenheim, Ph.D. President, The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and
Co-chair, Everglades Coalition
Shannon Estenoz South Florida / Everglades representative, World Wildlife Fund and
Co-chair, Everglades Coalition
Mitch Rubin Lobbyist, Everglades Coalition
April Gromnicki Senior Program Officer, Florida Audubon Society
Outside of the frame:
Sen. Howard C. Forman Florida Senate (Democratic Whip) District 32, (D) Cooper City
Rep. Kennneth P. Pruitt Florida House of Representatives, District 81, (R) Port St. Lucie
Ceremony Opening Remarks by Allison DeFoorThe Signing Ceremony Pictures
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Picture #1
Governor Jeb Bush in front of honored guests
Picture #2
Park Superintendent Dick Ring welcoming Governor Jed Bush and honored guests
Picture #3
Rep. Lee Constantine, Speaking
Governor Jeb Bush, Sen. Howard Forman (on his left) and Rep. Ken Pruitt (on his right) are watching a large gator coming towards them.
Picture #4
Governor Jeb Bush addressing the honored guests
Picture #5
Governor Jeb Bush expressing the personal and historic significance of this achievement
Picture #6
Governor Jeb Bush singing the act, Florida's commitment to the $8 billion, 20 year program
Picture #7
Governor Jeb Bush presenting the first pen to his Everglades Coordinator Allison DeFoor
Picture #8
Governor Jeb Bush thanking Rep. Ken Pruitt
Picture #9
Governor Jeb Bush presenting Rep. Ken Pruitt with a signed copy of the act
Picture #10
Governor Jeb Bush with Sen. Burt Saunders (right) and Ed Garcia (left), the senator's aide
Picture #11
Governor Jeb Bush being embraced by Capt. Ed Davidson, past president of the Florida Audubon Society
Picture #12
Governor Jeb Bush, Park Superintendent Dick Ring with an American Bald Eagle and its handler
Picture #13
Governor Jeb Bush, Park Superintendent Dick Ring and an American Bald Eagle and its handler
