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STATE OF GEORGIA 



OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 

 ATLANTA 30334-0900 



Zell Miller 



GOVERNOR 



Mr. R. Max Peterson, Executive Director 

 International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 

 riaii of States 



444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 544 

 Washington, D.C. 20001 



January 5, 1995 



Dear Mr. Peterson; 



The United States boasts a rich diversity of fish and wildlife resources which we, as 

 citizens of this nation, must strive to conserve for future generations. As Governor of 

 the State of Georgia, I am pleased to endorse the Fish and Wildlife Diversity Funding 

 Initiative, commonly called Teaming With Wildlife. This concept provides a fair and 

 innovative approach for funding fish and wildlife conservation, recrsation and education 

 programs which will benefit a wide array of wildlife as well as the many citizens who 

 gain enjoyment from them. 



In Georgia, Teaming With Wildlife would not only provide funding for important wildlife 

 conservation programs conducted by the Department of Natural Resources, but it would 

 also provide funding for wildlife recreation and education opportunities for Georgia's 

 citizens. Just as the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts have allowed 

 sportsmen and women to support game and sportfish conservation programs, the Fish 

 and Wildlife Diversity Funding Initiative will allow other wildlife enthusiasts to contribute 

 to wildlife conservation programs that will have far reaching benefits for nongame 

 species. 



I am pleased to join the growing li'-t of fovernors, conservation organizations and 

 industries who have endorsed "Teaming With Wildlife' and will be pleased to see the 

 great state of Georgia listed among national coalition members. 



Sincerely, 



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