[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 125 (Monday, September 30, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S9592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

 Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President I rise today to congratulate the 
staff and supporters of Guadalupe Mountains National Park as we mark 
the 30th anniversary of this great natural treasure. Thirty years ago, 
the National Park Service established the Guadalupe Mountains National 
Park along the southeastern border of New Mexico and west Texas.
  Guadalupe Mountains National Park treasures and protects desert 
lowlands, canyons, and a relic forest of pines and firs. It also 
includes one of the world's greatest examples of a non-coral fossil 
reef. In addition, the rich cultural history and economic opportunities 
it provides to the region is part of the park's significance.
  Throughout my time in the Senate I have worked to protect our 
natural, cultural, and historical resources. The Guadalupe Mountains 
National Park is a prime example of the natural beauty of the 
Southwest. I hope this refuge will provide enjoyment for many future 
generations.

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