[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE BOAT LIVERY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                           100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN M. McHUGH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2008

  Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to 
celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Blue Mountain Lake Boat 
Livery. I am proud to represent the Boat Livery and the people of Blue 
Mountain Lake, which is located in the heart of New York State's 
majestic Adirondack Park. Likewise, I am pleased to associate myself 
with the remarks the gentlewoman from New York, Mrs. Maloney, made to 
honor the Boat Livery.
  Widely regarded as the cleanest lake east of the Mississippi River, 
Blue Mountain Lake has for over a century been a popular destination 
for tourists, including urban dwellers wishing to escape the city. In 
addition, thousands of visitors come through Blue Mountain Lake each 
year as they travel to other areas of the Adirondack Park.
  The Boat Livery of Blue Mountain Lake began operating on August 2, 
1908. It has since provided visitors with access to the breathtaking 
beauty of the Adirondack Mountains and Blue Mountain Lake through the 
use of an assortment of recreational watercraft. In fact, the Blue 
Mountain Lake Boat Livery offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a 
scenic boat tour on one of three authentic 1916 wooden launches. Other 
activities guests can enjoy include canoeing, fishing, kayaking, paddle 
boating, tubing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing.
  The Boat Livery's development on Blue Mountain Lake over the last 100 
years has been integral to the area's culture and economy, which is 
largely based on tourism. Accordingly, I now extend my deepest 
congratulations to the Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery upon its 
centennial anniversary.

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