[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 460 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 460

  Recognizing the importance of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain 
            Club on the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 17, 2010

    Mr. Leahy (for himself and Mr. Sanders) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the importance of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain 
            Club on the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail.

Whereas the Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United 
        States;
Whereas the Long Trail stretches over 273 miles, from the Massachusetts to 
        Canadian borders, with approximately 175 miles of side trails and more 
        than 65 shelters;
Whereas the Long Trail has achieved the dream of founder James Taylor of 
        creating ``a high highway, a mountain footpath over the skyline of 
        Vermont'';
Whereas the Green Mountain Club is the founder, sponsor, defender, and protector 
        of the Long Trail;
Whereas the Green Mountain Club has delivered 100 years of conservation, 
        community education, and outreach on local ecology;
Whereas the Long Trail has protected the habitat of many important species for 
        future generations, including the black bear, the moose, the bobcat, and 
        migratory songbirds;
Whereas the thousands of members and dedicated volunteers of the Green Mountain 
        Club have worked to maintain, manage, and protect the Long Trail for the 
        benefit of the people of the State of Vermont during the last century;
Whereas the Long Trail is a popular tourist destination for people from around 
        the world, including Senators, a Secretary of Agriculture, and even a 
        President;
Whereas the Long Trail allows the people of the State of Vermont and tourists to 
        enjoy the Green Mountain State and all the beauty and history the State 
        has to offer;
Whereas the Green Mountain Club has successfully conserved the entire corridor 
        of the Long Trail, fought efforts to build highways or commercial 
        developments that intersect with the Long Trail, and helped to maintain 
        pristine Vermont forestland for future generations to enjoy; and
Whereas the Green Mountain Club has recognized members regardless of sex or race 
        since the founding of the club: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 
Long Trail of the State of Vermont, the oldest long-distance hiking 
trail in the United States, and applauds the Green Mountain Club and 
the many volunteers of the Green Mountain Club for a century of service 
and for creating, protecting, and enjoying the Long Trail.
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