[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 13 (Thursday, January 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL USA'S 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2009

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today, I rise in recognition of 
Hostelling International USA's 75 years of service to intercultural 
understanding and youth travel.
  Founded in 1934, Hostelling International USA is a nonprofit 
organization promoting hostels and related programs in our nation, so 
our youth may experience the personal enrichment of foreign and 
domestic travel. Throughout the world, interest in hostel stays has 
increased to the point where, now, nearly 1 million travelers stay at 
hostels every year.
  Established in 1943, the Michigan Council of Hostelling International 
USA endures as a resource providing exciting programs to Michigan's 
youth. These programs, known as ``Opening Doors, Opening Minds'', 
facilitate student's experiences of our nation and the world. The 
Michigan Council also conducts travel workshops in local libraries to 
encourage adults and youth alike to expand their knowledge and 
understanding through travel.
  I congratulate Hostelling International USA for their 75 years of 
service and for their continued commitment to opening doors for our 
nation's youth.

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