mr. fred keeley. mr. keeley is one of the newest trustees of the foundation, but he's a longtime champion of the ocean. he hails from california where he currently serves as treasurer for the county of santa cruz. mr. keeley was three times elected to the california assembly where he pioneered the marine life management acts, which the associated press at the time called the most significant investment in ocean policy in 50 years. additionally, mr. keeley authored two of the largest park and environmental bonds in our nation's history, totaling $4.7 billion. even from his perch in california, mr. keeley commands a national perspective on ocean and environmental issues. the university of california at santa cruz hosts a lecture series in honor of fred keeley, which speaks volumes. because an honor like that is usually awarded post human osly. but m my eyes don't deceive me, mr. keeley is right here in the front row. the former secretary of the interior bruce bab bit will be here, and current administrator o

mr. fred keeley. he is one of the newest trustees of the foundation of a longtime supporter of the ocean. he hails from california where he serves as treasurer of the county of santa cruz. he pioneered the marine life management act which the associated press, a significant advancement in the ocean policy in 50 years. even from his perch in california, mr. killy commands a national perspective on environmental and ocean issues. he has received honors that are usually awarded posthumously, but as you can see, he is here in the front row. dr. sylvia earle will be with us on thursday. the former secretary of the interior and the current administrator of noaa will be part of that series. it is my great honor to recognize a long time public servant and lifelong and lover of the ocean, the honorable fred keeley. clanks good morning. thank you very much for all of you being here -- >> good morning. thank you very much for all of you being here today. it is my honor this morning to introduce to the 37th comme

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