[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 134 (Thursday, September 22, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 22, 1994]
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         THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 221, 
a joint resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand 
Canyon National Park, introduced earlier today by Senators McCain and 
DeConcini; that the resolution be read three times, passed, the motion 
to reconsider be laid upon the table; that the preamble be agreed to, 
and that any statements appear at the appropriate place in the Record 
as if read.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. McCAIN. I rise today on behalf of myself and Senator DeConcini to 
introduce a Senate joint resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary 
of the Grand Canyon National Park.
  This historic anniversary is important to people throughout the world 
but it's especially significant to the people of Arizona. As citizens 
of the Grand Canyon State, we take immense pride in the park and 
appreciate the awesome stewardship responsibility with which we, 
today's caretakers of the canyon, have been vested.
  Senator DeConcini and I have introduced this resolution to enable 
Congress to mark this important occasion. The resolution celebrates the 
unique natural heritage of the canyon. It also acknowledges the natural 
and cultural resources which make the canyon the crown jewel of the 
National Park Service.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this resolution which 
commemorates 75 years of our efforts to meet the challenge made by 
President Roosevelt ``To keep the canyon for our children and our 
children's children, and for all who come after us, as one of the great 
sights every American if he can travel at all should see.''
  So the joint resolution was passed.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 221) and its preamble are as follows:

                             S.J. Res. 221

       Whereas the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is a feature 
     of enormous scientific interest and significance, whose 
     unique geological, biological and cultural resources 
     represent a natural laboratory of unparalleled diversity;
       Whereas Grand Canyon National Park represents an integral 
     part of the greater Colorado Plateau Ecosystem whose 
     significance to the health of the natural systems of the 
     American West increases with time;
       Whereas the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is one of 
     the most spectacular examples of arid-land erosion anywhere 
     in the world and reveals a geologic record whose significance 
     is unparalleled;
       Whereas Grand Canyon is a world Heritage Site and a natural 
     feature of international significance whose aesthetic beauty 
     reflects the aspirations of a free and independent people;
       Whereas Grand Canyon National Park has received over 
     100,000,000 visitors since its establishment in 1919 and 
     continues to serve the people of the United States and the 
     world in their need for a place of outstanding natural beauty 
     and refuge; and
       Whereas Grand Canyon National Park was established by Act 
     of Congress on February 26, 1919: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That the 
     Congress of the United States of America on this date salutes 
     Grand Canyon National Park and its custodians, the employees 
     of the National Park Service, in honor of the park's 75th 
     anniversary year.
  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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