[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 21 (Thursday, February 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E251]
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                            ON GROUNDHOG DAY

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                      HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 1995
  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy that I rise on this, 
the 109th anniversary of Groundhog Day. Today, the fate of Old Man 
Winter has been sealed by one of our Nation's truly great 
prognosticators, Punxsutawney Phil.
  While this great seer resides deep in his burrow at Gobbler's Knob in 
Punxsutawney, PA, the rest of the Nation suffers from the icy blasts of 
winter. However, he has emerged from his abode today to proclaim the 
near end of this, the most dire of seasons.
                    1995 Groundhog Day Proclamation

       Punxsutawney Phil, King of Groundhogs, Seers of Seers, the 
     Omniscient Marmot, Weather Forecaster Without Peer has 
     responded to President Bud Dunkel's summons at 07:29:43 this 
     February 2nd, 1995. His long time friend and handler, Bill 
     Deeley placed him atop his regal stump. From there he wished 
     the throng of thousands ``Happy Groundhog Day.'' After brief, 
     observation and contemplation he spoke in groundhogese which 
     Bud quickly translated and selected the appropriate scroll.

     Oh Bud Golly Gee
     Forgive me for acting giddee
     But everyone will love me
     Like Little Jack Horner
     Spring is just around the corner
     No shadow do I see, absolutely.
     

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