[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 4, 1994]
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       COMMEMORATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND CANYON

  Mr. FORD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of Senate Resolution 273, a 
resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Grand Canyon, 
submitted earlier today by Senators McCain and DeConcini; that the 
resolution be adopted; the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table; 
that the preamble be agreed to and any statements appear at the 
appropriate place in the Record as if read.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 273) was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, is as follows:

                              S. Res. 273

       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 
     million 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;
       Whereas Grand Canyon National Park was established by Act 
     of Congress on February 26, 1919;
       Be it resolved, That the Senate 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.

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