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Rep. Kirkpatrick Introduces National Scenic Area Legislation in Congress

Sedona, Arizona Bell Rock would become part of the National Scenic Area Designation with U.S. Congresswoman Kirkpatrick's legislation if approved

Sedona Arizona Bell Rock would become part of the National Scenic Area Designation if U.S. Congresswoman Kirkpatrick’s legislation is approved

Sedona AZ (March 12, 2010)After a careful review of responses and proposed revisions to draft language for a bill to designate the Red Rock lands around Sedona as a National Scenic Area, Arizona U.S. Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick is taking the next step towards securing that designation.

Rep. Kirkpatrick introduced the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act of 2010 or H.R. 4823 in Washington D.C. today. Rep. Kirkpatrick has been discussing the best approach to this issue since before her election and has been dedicated to getting feedback from the community.

She submitted draft legislation to interested stakeholders and community members in October 2009 to get their comments, and her staff met with a variety of individuals and organizations to discuss what should be done. Staff says that the United States Forest Service, the Sedona City Council, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, the Sedona-Red Rock Scenic Area Coalition, the Sedona-Verde Valley Association of Realtors, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, small business owners and concerned citizens all provided valuable comments and edits to the text of the proposed bill.

“I have always felt that good ideas and good policy come from the people, and I want to make sure that folks here are able to make their voices heard,” said Rep. Kirkpatrick. “I appreciate the contributions of all those who have offered their thoughts on this bill, and I look forward to working with them as the legislative process moves forward.”

Arizona’s Kirkpatrick expects that the legislation will create jobs and stimulate local economic growth while preserving the area’s natural resources and environment. “I am going to do everything I can to make sure this issue is resolved in a way that truly meets the needs of Sedona and the entire region.”

This SedonaEye.com article submitted by U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick's office.
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