[IndianaTrails] THANK YOU!!!

[dmvirgil@earthlink.net]

What was so nice is that the  Governor stood for pictures with everyone. 
He wasn't in a hurry to leave.  He was really down to earth.
Diana

President
B&O Trail Association
dmvirgil at earthlink.net
317-852-3838


> [Original Message]
> From: Kress, Emily <ekress at dnr.IN.gov>
> To: Greg Midgley <greg at indianatrails.org>; <list at indianatrails.org>
> Date: 4/27/2006 4:36:41 PM
> Subject: [IndianaTrails] THANK YOU!!!
>
> Thank you Greg, not only for forwarding this press release, but also for
> attending.  And thanks to ALL who did come, and all who wished they
> could have and sent wishes for support, and those who forwarded the
> information to others.  We did have a well attended press conference.
> Kyle said he counted 220 people and he's tall enough to have seen
> everyone.
>
> What was noticeable is that the Governor arrived early and stayed late
> to talk with people.  And the people who came also stayed and talked,
> not just to the Governor, but to one another.  It was a great networking
> opportunity, and it was definitely, absolutely a tremendous show of
> support for trails from many.  We had enthusiasts for all types of
> trails present.  What a message you sent!
> Thank you, thank you, thank you all!
>
> Emily Kress
> Division Director, Outdoor Recreation
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: List-bounces at indianatrails.org
> [mailto:List-bounces at indianatrails.org] On Behalf Of Greg Midgley
> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:11 PM
> To: list at indianatrails.org
> Subject: [IndianaTrails] Governor announces plan for state trails system
>
>
> Here's the press release that accompanied Governor Daniels'
> well-presented and well-attended press conference today in Plainfield.
>
> Greg Midgley
> National Road Heritage Trail, Inc.
> www.nrht.org
> greg at indianatrails.org
> cell: 317-503-1101
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> DNR NEWS
>
> Indiana Department of Natural Resources
> 402 W. Washington St. W255 B
> Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748
>
> For immediate release:  April 26, 2006
>
> Governor announces plan for state trails system
> Indiana to host statewide summit to coordinate planning
>
> Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the state's plan to build a
> system of
> trails that will better connect Hoosiers, contribute to the growing
> ethic of
> fitness and health, improve quality of life, and for some, provide an
> alternative means of transportation.
>
> "Right now, we have a unique opportunity in Indiana to use existing
> corridors, such as abandoned railways, to build a superb trails system.
> At
> the same time, we can explore how to use the same system for some of the
> state's infrastructure needs, such as utilities and telecommunications,"
> said Daniels, who made the announcement at the Vandalia Trail in
> Plainfield,
> which eventually will become part of the cross-state National Road
> Heritage
> Trail.  "This system will play a big factor in economic development,
> including expanding recreation and tourism, and will offer families and
> communities more options for health, fitness and socialization."
>
> There are some 3,100 miles of trails in Indiana, and cities, towns,
> counties
> and townships across the state are making great strides in providing a
> wide
> variety of trails and greenways for Hoosiers, but most of these efforts
> don't connect with trails that may be in nearby counties or towns.
>
> To get help with honing a state plan, Daniels and Department of Natural
> Resources Director Kyle Hupfer announced plans for a May 31 Indiana
> Trails
> Plan Summit. About 300 trail planners will be invited to participate in
> the
> event to better coordinate trails efforts on a statewide basis. This
> group
> will assist in the preparation of the statewide trails plan and discuss
> ways
> to finance and implement the program.
>
> Following the conference, the plan will be put out for public comment
> and
> the DNR will facilitate a series of public meetings to discuss its
> details.
>
> The plan will look ahead to the next ten years when Indiana is expected
> to
> add hundreds of miles of trails which will be used by hikers, bikers,
> equestrians, joggers, off-road vehicles, snow mobiles and those who
> simply
> enjoy a relaxing stroll.
>
> Gov. Daniels issued a directive to DNR to take a leadership role and
> develop
> the framework for the trails plan.  DNR, the Indiana Department of
> Transportation, Department of Health, Office of Tourism, and the Indiana
> Economic Development Corporation worked on the initial draft.
>
> Since the first draft was completed, more then 30 leaders representing
> trail
> users, local government, regional development organizations, agriculture
> and
> business have provided input as a steering committee to refine the plan
> and
> organize the May 31 conference.
>
> "The Governor has shown great leadership on health and recreation issues
> and
> a statewide trails plan will put Indiana at the forefront of national
> greenways development," said Hupfer.
>
> -30-
>
> Reporters contact: Kim Brant, DNR Communications, 317-232-4003
>
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