Support for Fort Ward Park

June 20, 2008

Dear Congressman Moran,

Earlier I wrote to you and asked that you support a request for funding in the 2009 Farm Bill.  The funding would be used by the America the Beautiful Fund to make free vegetable seeds, stored at Ft. Belvoir, available to residents and communities in the 8th District of VA, as well as in other communities.   It is exciting to know that District 8 is the home for this national service center at Ft. Belvoir to help people help themselves to eat healthier and save money.

I received your reply about two months ago and wanted to know where the bill stands now?

I appreciate your support for this funding and think that these services are more important than ever given increased food costs and the need for people to eat vegetables that are healthy.

I also wanted to know where your request for funding for Fort Ward Park in Alexandria stands.  From earlier correspondence I understand that you requested funds for Fort Ward Park in the 2009 DOI-EPA Appropriations bill.  Could you let me know where that funding request is?

Many of us live adjacent to Fort Ward Park and the City needs federal funds to help local interest protect, conserve and manage this important area.

Thanks for you leadership and initiative.  I appreciate the work you and your staff do.

Sincerely,

Glenn Eugster