[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2143-E2144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 POTOMAC HERITAGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 1999

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the occasion of the Third 
Annual Caucus for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail to be held 
October 22 at Oxon Hill Manor, in my District.
  Since Congress designated the Potomac River corridor as a National 
Scenic Trail in legislation enacted in 1983, grassroots organizations 
have joined forces with federal, state and local government agencies to 
identify new opportunities to provide for public enjoyment of a trail 
that follows ``Our Nation's River.'' Protection of our river--which is 
part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed--and its historic sites and 
natural areas must be a top priority for our region in the years ahead.
  The National Park Service requires sufficient tools to help 
facilitate public involvement with

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this National Scenic Trail, which is why I support full funding of this 
effort under the Service's budget.
  I congratulate the community of grassroots supporters of the Potomac 
Heritage Trail including the Potomac Heritage Partnership, Prince 
George's County government, the Accokeek Foundation and many other 
local groups and individuals. They are leading the regional effort to 
encourage conservation, historic preservation and sustainable commerce 
along the Potomac River corridor. They deserve our full support for 
their efforts.

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