protecting our forest and public lands, it is only in washington's eighth congressional district which dave reichert has been elected to represent. due to the leadership and hard work of mr. reichert, this bill was advanced out of the natural resources committee and i fully expect it would pass the full house of representatives today. so my friend and colleague from washington state, i offer my congratulations on his success and i yield him whatever time he may consumed. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. reichert: i thank the gentleman for yielding and thank you, madam speaker. i am proud to stand here today on behalf of my constituents and my community throughout the region of western washington and especially those working hard in the eighth district to finally bring this legislation to the floor today. i just happen to be the conduit to bring this legislation to the united states house of representatives. so all the hard work really done by the people who live in our region. the alpine lakes wilderness additions and prat and middle fork snoqualmie rivers pr