[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 108 (Thursday, June 29, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         JORDANELLE STATE PARK

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the Jordanelle State Park, located in 
Wasatch County, UT, will soon become Utah's newest and most modern 
recreational facility. Funded through the Bureau of Reclamation as part 
of the Central Utah Project [CUP], this project represents the 
cumulative efforts of nearly 50 interfacing agencies, scores of special 
interest groups, and an extensive public input process. The Jordanelle 
State Park will not only contribute to Utah's critically needed water 
reserves, but it will also provide excellent recreational opportunities 
for residents and visitors.
  The Jordanelle recreation development deserves recognition for 
achieving its project-specific objectives by maximizing each 
participant's resources. With a multimillion dollar project such as the 
Jordanelle, a burden rests on the shoulders of responsible agencies to 
make certain that appropriated funds are conscientiously expended. 
Those associated with the Jordanelle project have set and achieved this 
goal.
  The effort to provide recreational use of Jordanelle Reservoir has 
served as a model of intergovernmental cooperation among the Federal, 
State, and local agencies that have institutional control over the 
project. This same level of cooperation and trust was generated with 
the public during numerous informational meetings. An uncommon 
dedication to common goals existed, most notably among the U.S. Bureau 
of Reclamation, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, and 
interested parties from throughout the State of Utah. This mutual 
dedication grew out of an important understanding of one another's 
expectations and values. All of these factors have brought about a 
refreshing and healthy partnership that has produced wonderful results.
  A significant achievement is being reached in the mountains east of 
Salt Lake City today with the dedication of the Jordanelle State Park. 
The water resources of Utah will be significantly supplemented with the 
completion of Jordanelle Reservoir, and millions of recreationists 
across this country will have the opportunity to utilize and enjoy 
Jordanelle State Park for years to come.
  In my view, this two-fer is an excellent tribute to the 
resourcefulness and stewardship of Utahns. I congratulate everyone on a 
remarkable achievement.


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