Barbara Lee Applauds Appointment of Van Jones to CEQ
For Immediate Release
March 11, 2009
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement on the appointment of Van Jones to the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ):
“I am so very pleased that Van Jones, a constituent, friend and strong advocate for green jobs has been chosen to be a special advisor to the White House Council on Economic Quality.
“Van has been at the forefront of the green jobs movement and has shown us all the way to utilize green collar jobs as a pathway out of poverty. Were it not for Van, we would not have been able to establish the Green Job Corps in Oakland which provides local Oakland residents with job training, support, and work experience so that they can independently pursue careers in the new energy economy.”
“His expertise and vision in the area of green jobs will be a wonderful addition to the White House CEQ.”