The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation announced the establishment of a land acquisition fund in honor of former board member Cliff Jones, according to Linda McKenna Boxx, Chairman of PPFF.

“As a founding member of PPFF, Cliff advocated strongly for the protection of land near state parks and forests and orchestrated several key acquisitions,” said Boxx. “Cliff retired from the board this year and we fellow board members wished to recognize his invaluable service in a way meaningful to him.”

“Cliff’s strong and steady hand helped shape PPFF through its formative stage. As its first chairman, I looked to Cliff often for advice and assurance, knowing his sincere interest in making sure this fledgling organization achieved success. Cliff brought to the board a long history of service, leadership and accomplishment, both to the Commonwealth and the environment.

“He served six Governors in cabinet positions as Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Labor and Industry, and Secretary of Environmental Resources. He also served as Chairman and member of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. He was President of Pennsylvanian’s for Effective Government and retired as President of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.

“We thank Cliff for his service and wish him well.”

Contributions to the Fund may be sent to the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, 105 North Front Street, Suite 305, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Links: Penn’s Stewards, Fall 2006 Issue, PPFF.

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11/10/2006