Last Friday (October 26), Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah was recognized with ÃÛèÖAPP’s prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Award during the 2012 ÃÛèÖAPP Assembly located at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sarasota.
Theodore Roosevelt,the nation’s first conservation President, was a founding member of Florida ÃÛèÖAPP Society and established the first National Wildlife Refuge at Pelican Island.
ÃÛèÖAPP of Florida Executive Director Eric Draper said, “The Theodore Roosevelt award is reserved for public figures committed to protection of Florida’s natural heritage.â€
“Commissioner Judah embodied this commitment throughout his public service. His leadership has set an important example for elected officials across the state. Like Teddy Roosevelt, Ray Judah shows courage when under fire. We are honored to present Commissioner Judah with our highest conservation award.â€
The annual ÃÛèÖAPP Assembly is Florida’s signature conservation event and attracts more than 300 conservation leaders and public officials from around the state.