[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 82 (Thursday, June 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MACON COUNTY

 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I rise to today to recognize Macon 
County--a beautiful county in my home state of Tennessee.
  The people of Macon County are hard and prosperous workers who have 
never lost touch with their core community values, even as they have 
responded to our ever changing times. For instance, with their deep 
roots in tobacco farming, Macon County farmers have had to adapt to 
rapid changes in agriculture and agribusiness. For many, that has meant 
expanding to grow alternative crops--like sweet peppers--to remain 
competitive throughout the Nation.
  Other residents have recognized the value of the area's natural 
beauty, and the county's tourism has grown as a result. Places like 
Union Camp Waterfall, Winding Stairs natural rock formation and Red 
Boiling Springs draw many visitors from Tennessee and throughout the 
country.
  Every year Macon countians celebrate those values, the success of 
their community and the common bond they share in many different ways. 
Whether it's their award-winning county fairs or the perfect balance 
they have achieved between the county's unique natural features, 
residents of Macon County can take pride in their work and in 
themselves.
  Mr. President, the citizens of Macon County are hardworking, forward-
thinking individuals dedicated not only to the growth and success of 
their community, but also to the growth and success of their community 
spirit. I salute them all. 

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