[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH HAVEN LIGHTHOUSE

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2003

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the centennial of 
one of southwest Michigan's most famous landmarks: the three-story red 
lighthouse located in the beautiful community of South Haven. Artifacts 
such as this lighthouse are of tremendous historical value. These 
symbols of our heritage stand as a remembrance for generations to come. 
This 11-foot wide, 36-foot tall structure was constructed in 1903. Its 
red-case iron structure has always been one of its defining 
characteristics, making it easily identifiable to lighthouse 
enthusiasts and area historians. In fact, a new book has been published 
by the Michigan Maritime Museum depicting history of this lighthouse in 
honor of its 100th anniversary. As all folks who live, work, or grew up 
on the shores of Lake Michigan know, lighthouses provide an invaluable 
service to communities and commerce of the Great Lakes. I am proud that 
the South Haven lighthouse has reached its 100th anniversary and I am 
hopeful that it will survive 100 years more.

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