[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 76 (Wednesday, June 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2006

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Morris 
County Park Commission, located in Morris County, New Jersey, a county 
I am proud to represent! On June 15, 2006, the Morris County Park 
Commission is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a reception to 
honor the men and women who have helped shape the first fifty years of 
the park system.
  Established in 1956, the Morris County Park Commission began its rich 
history with the dedication of 350 acres as Lewis Morris County Park in 
Morris Township. Today, the park system has grown to over more than 
17,500 acres and is the largest park system in New Jersey. The 
commission manages 38 facilities including historic sites, golf 
courses, outdoor education and recreational facilities, arboretums, 
conservation areas, parks, and 150 miles of trails.
  The reputation of the Park Commission and its facilities continues to 
be one of the best in the nation. More than 3.5 million visitors have 
taken advantage of the programs, special events, and activities 
provided by a very professional staff. The park system has a positive 
impact on the quality of life of every Morris County resident and their 
families, as well as tens of thousands of visitors. The Park 
Commissions over the years have preserved valuable open space and 
cultural resources and promoted tourism, conservation and economic 
vitality. Consequently, the commission continues to receive national 
recognition for its facilities and programs.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Morris County Park Commission on its Fiftieth 
Anniversary.

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