20 May 2014

On Sunday, 18 May 2014, the Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp presented Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI) an award in recognition of his many years of service for the cause of conservation in the House of Representatives and his vigilance while serving on the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.

To recognize the Congressman's service, the award was presented on his home turf, in Wyandotte, Michigan. The actual event was the 9th Annual Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Benefit Dinner run by the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance. There, the Congressman was presented a framed print with Joe Hautman's rendition of a male Wood Duck, artwork which graced the 2012-13 Stamp, along with a copy of the Stamp itself and a special inscription from the Friends:

To Congressman John Dingell on behalf of the Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp honoring your tireless work for birds and their habitats and for your leadership on the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.  ~ Joe Hautman, May 2014