[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S4304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                RECOGNIZING HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL USA

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize 
Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural 
understanding and youth travel.
  Since 1934, Hostelling International USA has hosted 22 million 
visitors in its 70 hostels across the country. These visitors came from 
across the country and around the world. Hostels made their trips 
affordable and gave them the opportunity to see more of our country. My 
State of New Mexico is the proud home of 10 hostels that give visitors 
the opportunity to see our beautiful landscape and experience our 
unique culture.
  HI-USA works because of the many volunteers who help educate 
travelers, find sites for new hostels, and promote youth travel.
  Please join me in celebrating 75 years of Hostelling International 
USA.

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