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On
Sept. 21, 2005, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter presided over a
dedication ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. The
dedication was held at the site of a chestnut demonstration plot on
the grounds of the Center. The plot features several varieties of
chestnut and chestnut backcrosses in various stages.
TACF
CEO Marshal Case presented a plaque for the Carter Center that tells
the story of the American chestnut and the restoration efforts by the
Foundation.
“The
Carter Center is a wonderful place for us to be represented,” said
Philip Pritchard, Director of Development for TACF. “So much of what
the Center is doing revolves around creating a healthier planet. This
project fits right in.”
President Carter congratulated TACF on its mission and efforts to
date. He recounted fond memories of gathering chestnuts as a youth
from the 3 trees on his family homestead and trading them for marbles
at school - one chestnut for one marble.
In addition to the prestige
that Jimmy Carter brings to TACF, he has been a key figure in helping
to secure congressional funding for TACF research and development. We
are deeply honored and grateful for all he has done.
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President Jimmy Carter, GA-TACF President Mark
Stallings, and TACF CEO Marshal Case |
