[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 235 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 235

To proclaim the week of June 16 to June 22, 1996, as ``National Roller 
                            Coaster Week''.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

               March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 1996

 Mr. Thurmond submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION


 
To proclaim the week of June 16 to June 22, 1996, as ``National Roller 
                            Coaster Week''.

Whereas the roller coaster is a unique form of fun, enjoyed by millions of 
        Americans, as well as people all over the world;
Whereas roller coasters have been providing fun since the 15th century;
Whereas, in 1885, an American named Phillip Hinckle invented a steam-powered 
        chain lift to hoist coasters to new heights and new downhill speeds;
Whereas advances in technology and a renewed interest in leisure and recreation 
        have meant a resurgence for roller coasters;
Whereas engineers working with computers have been able to create the safest, 
        most thrilling rides ever;
Whereas there are an estimated 500 roller coasters worldwide, and more than 
        fifty new projects underway in 1996; and
Whereas the world's oldest existing roller coaster, Leap-The-Dips, is located at 
        Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and is currently being restored: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate proclaims the week of June 16 through 
June 22, 1996, as ``National Roller Coaster Week.''
                                 <all>