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Scott Praises Passage of Legislation Naming Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Washington,
December 19, 2005
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Chandra Harris
(770-210-5073)
Scott Praises Passage of Legislation Naming Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Congressman David Scott announced today that legislation, H.R. 2099, to designate Arabia Mountain in DeKalb, Rockdale and Henry Counties as a National Heritage Area, passed the House early this morning by unanimous consent. Senators Chambliss and Isakson introduced similar legislation, S. 203, which passed the Senate earlier this year.
“The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area has just moved one step closer to reality," said Congressman Scott. "Arabia Mountain is recognized as a natural wonder and I am pleased to work with my colleagues from Georgia to help protect and preserve this special place for future generations to enjoy.” According to the National Park Service, a National Heritage Area is a place “designated by the United States Congress, where natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography.” The designation would include a large portion of eastern DeKalb, western Rockdale and northern Henry counties, which are represented in part by Congressman Scott. In DeKalb, the area includes Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, Miners Creek Preserve, Arabia Lake, and Stephenson Creek. More information about Arabia Mountain can be found online at: www.arabiaalliance.org. The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area has broad support from key governmental and community leaders as well as a majority of the Georgia Congressional delegation. The House and Senate versions of the legislation must now be reconciled before receiving final approval by Congress. |