April 20, 2010 Republicans
for Environmental
Protection (REP), a national grassroots organization that endorses
proven, conservation-minded Republican candidates, is pleased to
endorse Dr. Eric Wargotz for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. "As
an elected official representing Queen Anne's County on Maryland's
Eastern Shore, Eric Wargotz knows the importance of conservation. Queen
Anne's County comprises some of the most beautiful and ecologically
sensitive areas of the Chesapeake Bay region. Eric has an established
record of preserving and protecting these treasured areas, and making
them available for all for generations to come," REP President Rob
Sisson said.
"We
have no doubt that Eric Wargotz will be a good steward of the
environment. And, as Maryland's next senator, Eric will continue his
work to preserve and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and
tributaries, as well as the surrounding region," Sisson said. REP
is pleased that Dr. Wargotz has made improving Chesapeake Bay water
quality a high priority. "Progress in restoring the bay has been too
slow. Over the past 30 years, taxpayers in Maryland and neighboring
states have invested millions to restore the bay's water quality and
its world-class fisheries. It's time for a senator who will make sure
that taxpayers get a better return on their investment and finally see
real progress with the bay's restoration," David Jenkins, REP vice
president for government and political affairs, said. "Dr.
Wargotz is a smart and dedicated public servant who will act in the
long-term best interest of Maryland and the nation," Jenkins said. "We
are impressed with Dr. Wargotz's commitment to conservation."
Republicans for Environmental
Protection is dedicated to resurrecting the Republican Party's great
conservation tradition and strengthening its commitment to the
responsible stewardship of our environment and natural resources,
protecting the achievements of great conservation-minded Republicans
such as President Theodore Roosevelt. "Republicans
were responsible for most of this nation's landmark environmental laws
and for protecting America's natural heritage. We are fortunate that we
have leaders like Eric Wargotz to carry on the conservative tradition
of conservation today," said Jim DiPeso, REP’s vice president for
policy and communications.
