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GOV. MALLOY TO CHAIR NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
(HARTFORD, CT) - Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy was named chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Natural Resources Committee by NGA Chair Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and NGA Vice Chair Delaware Governor Jack Markell.
"While the cost of energy continues to rise - straining family budgets and putting our fragile economic recovery in jeopardy -- we must do more to explore different avenues and move toward a clean, green energy future," said Governor Malloy. "As a nation, we must continue to advance the clean energy technologies that are the future of job growth and economic expansion. I am honored to chair the Natural Resources Committee and work towards balancing the needs of our economy with the stewardship of our land and resources."
The Natural Resources Committee has jurisdiction over energy, agriculture, the environment and natural resources issues. Members of the committee ensure that the governors' views are represented in the shaping of federal policy.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard will serve as vice chair.
Founded in 1908, NGA is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations. Its members are the governors of the 50 states, three territories and two commonwealths. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. For more information, go to www.nga.org.
"While the cost of energy continues to rise - straining family budgets and putting our fragile economic recovery in jeopardy -- we must do more to explore different avenues and move toward a clean, green energy future," said Governor Malloy. "As a nation, we must continue to advance the clean energy technologies that are the future of job growth and economic expansion. I am honored to chair the Natural Resources Committee and work towards balancing the needs of our economy with the stewardship of our land and resources."
The Natural Resources Committee has jurisdiction over energy, agriculture, the environment and natural resources issues. Members of the committee ensure that the governors' views are represented in the shaping of federal policy.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard will serve as vice chair.
Founded in 1908, NGA is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations. Its members are the governors of the 50 states, three territories and two commonwealths. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. For more information, go to www.nga.org.
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For Immediate Release: August 9, 2011
Contact: Juliet Manalan
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