Message Page 2 of 2 <br /> present and future. This project will expand our horizons in science and self-knowledge, not only for our <br /> region's youth, but for citizens of all ages," said Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy. <br /> <br /> The legislation, known as the "Eugene Land Conveyance Act," is enthusiastically supported by the City of <br /> Eugene and the Bureau of Land Management. Companion legislation was previously introduced in the Senate <br /> <br /> by Sens. Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith. DeFazio's bill was referred to the House Committee on Resources <br /> <br /> where he is a senior member. <br /> -30- <br /> 2/ 16/2006 <br /> <br />