[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 125 (Wednesday, August 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF CASCADES FALLS

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2007

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, Let it be known, that it is my special 
privilege to congratulate the Cascades Falls on its 75th anniversary. I 
congratulate everyone who has been involved in the life of the falls 
for the last 75 years.
  Cascades Falls is the result of a man's dream to do something for the 
people of Jackson and to build an attraction that would provide 
visitors with a positive impression of the city. That man was CPT 
William Sparks.
  The falls opened on May 9, 1932, to a crowd of 25,000 people. Guy C. 
Core described the Cascades Falls premiere: ``As gloom of dusk 
thickened, water splashed down concrete falls into reflecting pools. 
Powerful lights flashed on, and the colorful, fast-changing spectacle 
drew gasps of admiration from the assembled crowd.''
  Today the Cascades Falls are still described the same way by its 
visitors; the warm summer nights lit by the lights of the Cascades and 
the sky glowing with fireworks. The Cascades Falls are a monument of 
beauty and distinction that has remained a source of enjoyment and fond 
memories to millions of visitors.
  In 1943, the Sparks family gifted the 465-acre Park and Cascades 
Falls to Jackson County.
  The life of the Cascades Falls is dependent on the community and all 
of those at the County Parks and Recreation who dedicate themselves to 
the protection of the falls.
  In special tribute, therefore, this document is signed and dedicated 
to honor the Cascades Falls on its 75th anniversary. May others know of 
my high regard for the Cascades Falls, and may generations to come 
enjoy this spectacular attraction.

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