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Save the Dunes

Floor Speech

Date: March 24, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I rise today to celebrate Women's History Month and recognize the extraordinary women of Save the Dunes, which is one of northwest Indiana's most enduring conservation organizations.

In 1952, a group of women committed to preserving the Indiana dunes within the protective boundaries of a national park founded Save the Dunes.

What began as a living room conversation at Dorothy Buell's Ogden Dunes home grew into a flourishing grassroots movement.

Their advocacy led to the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, now appropriately named ``The Indiana Dunes National Park.''

Today, over 70 years later, Save the Dunes remains a critically effective advocacy organization, which is a testament to the women who selflessly lead it every day to improve northwest Indiana for future generations.

Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Women's History Month, please join me in recognizing the inspirational and vibrant women of Save the Dunes.

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