[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL-USA ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 7, 2009

  Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Hostelling 
International-USA on their 75th anniversary. Since 1934, Hostelling 
International-USA has encouraged cultural interaction among its guests 
by providing affordable overnight accommodations for domestic and 
international travelers.
  In my home state of Oregon, Hostelling International-USA operates 
three facilities, which together welcome more than 35,000 visitors each 
year.
  J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote: ``Not all those who wander are lost.'' 
Travel reminds us of the unity in our diverse world, and I believe that 
the more we interact with others, the more we can understand of 
ourselves.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Hostelling 
International-USA on this important occasion.




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