[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 16, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO THE PROCTOR MAPLE RESEARCH CENTER

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Proctor Maple Research Center in Underhill Center, VT on the 
occasion of its 50th anniversary. It is the oldest maple research 
facility in the country with a mission that embraces research, 
demonstration, and education.
  The center employs basic, as well as, applied research in studying 
various aspects of the sugar maple tree, its products and methods to 
improve syrup production. In addition, the facility monitors long-term 
meteorogical as well as air pollution data in close cooperation with a 
number of State and Federal agencies. Operations on site demonstrate 
the latest technologies from which the public and industry can learn 
the best methods available for manufacturing. The center's state-of-
the-art laboratory promotes crucial communication among researchers.
  Over the years, research conducted at the center has provided new 
techniques for efficient sap collection and evaporation systems. It 
has, and will continue to play an integral role in the success of our 
region's maple sugar industry so very critical to the local economy.
  I am sure that the impact of work completed at the center is realized 
not only in New England, but across the country, as many have had the 
pleasure of tasting the fruits of their labor. As a Vermonter and one 
of millions of Americans that enjoys maple sugar products each year, I 
would like to extend my best wishes to the Proctor Maple Research 
Center for many more years of continued success.

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