[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 6, 1994]
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    COMMEMORATION OF 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the 
Speaker's table the Senate joint resolution (S.J. Res. 221) to express 
the sense of the Congress in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of 
Grand Canyon National Park, and ask for its immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the Senate joint resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Minnesota?
  Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object I will not 
object, and I yield to the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Vento].
  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, Senate Joint Resolution 221 is a Senate-
passed measure commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment 
of Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon is truly one of our 
national treasures. Its spectacular geologic features have inspired all 
who have seen them.
  This is a noncontroversial resolution that is supported by Members of 
the Arizona delegation, in whose State the Grand Canyon is located. I 
recommend adoption of the resolution by the House.
  Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Minnesota?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the Senate joint resolution, 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.

  The Senate joint resolution was ordered to be read a third time, was 
read the third time, and passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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