[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1199-E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TREES OF MYSTERY

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                            HON. FRANK RIGGS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 1996

  Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, as a Member of the House of Representatives I 
am proud to represent the owners of one of the premier attractions in 
the entire country, the trees of mystery. Nestled among the giant 
redwoods of California's north coast just north of the town of Klamath, 
this marvelous environment stands as a testament of how man and nature 
can coexist as partners.

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  Last week the trees of mystery celebrated its 50th anniversary. 
Throughout those 50 years, millions of people have had the pleasure of 
strolling through nature's shrine. I want to congratulate Marylee Smith 
and her son, John Thompson, for the foresight to preserve and protect 
one of the most beautiful spots on Earth.
  I hope that all of my colleagues will make an opportunity, as I did 
last week, to view the cathedral tree, where many marriages take place, 
or the family tree, with each branch supporting another member of its 
clan, or the wonderful Native American Museum at the trees of mystery.
  Thank you Maylee and John for preserving our history for future 
generations.

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