Over the last quarter century, Tom FitzGerald and the Kentucky Resources Council he heads have led the fight to protect Kentucky’s environment. FitzGerald’s expertise on environmental issues may be unmatched in the state. In the halls of the state Capitol, he is truly a lobbyist for all of the people - at least all of the people who want clean air, clean, healthy environment and protection of the state’s scenic beauty.
It’s good to see FitzGerald’s long years of service to Kentuckians rewarded with one of this year’s Heinz Awards. Few could be more deserving of the $250,000 prize.
Larry Dale Keeling, a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, has spent most of his 35-plus years in journalism reporting on or writing editorials and columns about Kentucky’s politics and political issues. He now brings his experience and expertise on those topics to the KyKurmudgeon blog.
Thank you for bringing attention to the fine work that Mr. Fitzgerald has done for all of us over the years. You, too, are to be commended.