[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E33]
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              INTRODUCTION OF THE MOUNT McKINLEY NAME ACT

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 7, 2009

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, Representative Betty Sutton and I 
offer the attached bill, on behalf of the now-retired Congressman Ralph 
Regula (R-OH).
  January 29th brings the birthday of President William McKinley, a 
native son of Niles, Ohio and a true patriot whose presidency was 
tragically ended by assassination. In order to preserve President 
McKinley's memory and continue to honor him, it is fitting to retain 
the name of North America's highest point, Mount McKinley. Reaching an 
astounding height of 20,320 feet, Mount McKinley honors this prominent 
figure who was not only a fallen President but also a Union veteran of 
the Civil War. Mount McKinley has borne the name of our 25th Commander-
in-Chief for over 100 years. We must retain this national landmark's 
name in order to honor the monumental legacy of this great President 
and patriot.

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