06-10-2003, 02:32 AM
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]WASHINGTON, D.C.--The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) presented two of its most prestigious awards to two longtime sportfishing advocates during a reception on Capitol Hill last week, as part of National Fishing and Boating Week celebrations. [/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]Jim Range, senior legislative policy advisor for Baker, Donelson, Bearman and Caldwell, a Washington, D.C., law firm, was honored with the Norville Prosser Lifetime Achievement Award, and Jim Hubbard, chief of staff for the Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation, received the Future of Fishing Award. [/size][/#000000][/font]
[font "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][#000000][size 2]The Norville Prosser Lifetime Achievement Award, named after the ASA's former vice president for government affairs, is given for extraordinary contributions to fisheries conservation and the advancement of sportfishing in America. The Future of Fishing Award pays tribute to partners who design new approaches to expand fishing participation. [/size][/#000000][/font]
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