[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H159-H160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE DARTMOUTH OUTING CLUB OF HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

  Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 776) congratulating the Dartmouth Outing Club of 
Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States 
and its wilderness, as amended.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 776

       Whereas, December 14, 2009, marks the centennial of the 
     founding of the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) at Dartmouth 
     College in Hanover, New Hampshire;
       Whereas the DOC, the oldest and largest collegiate outing 
     club in the Nation, was founded by Fred Harris, Dartmouth 
     Class of 1911;
       Whereas the DOC has continually promoted environmental 
     stewardship through student leadership;
       Whereas the DOC has promoted environmental stewardship by 
     caring for over 100 miles of hiking trails, including over 70 
     miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Route 12 
     in Woodstock, Vermont, to Route 112 in Woodstock, New 
     Hampshire, as well as maintaining cabins and shelters and 
     teaching wilderness skills, sports, and safety to students 
     and community members;
       Whereas the DOC is a student-run club and has consistently 
     focused on student leadership by providing students with the 
     opportunity to lead by carrying out projects which have 
     included constructing the Class of '66 Lodge, organizing the 
     largest freshman trips program in the country, and directing 
     sub-clubs that together allow students to learn about, 
     appreciate, and experience the natural environment year-
     round;
       Whereas a division of the DOC which promoted environmental 
     sustainability and conservation has displayed leadership in 
     environmental conservation by testifying before Congress 
     regarding the Alaska National Interests Lands Conservation 
     Act in the spring of 1977;
       Whereas the DOC has promoted sustainability by having 
     Dartmouth students buy and re-engineer a passenger bus into 
     the DOC's Big Green Bus, powered by vegetable oil and solar 
     energy;
       Whereas, on June 16, 2009, 15 Dartmouth College students 
     began the Big Green Bus' fifth annual cross-country trip, 
     traveling 11,300 miles to promote environmental awareness; 
     and
       Whereas throughout 2009, the Dartmouth Outing Club, along 
     with current members and alumni of Dartmouth College, took 
     part in Centennial Celebrations for the organization by 
     participating in a 100-mile hike of Outing Club trails, a 
     Riverfest on the Connecticut River, the 63rd annual 
     Woodsmen's Weekend, and a hike of the entire Appalachian 
     National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine by students and 
     alumni simultaneously in different sections: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates 
     the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 
     years of service to the United States and its wilderness, and 
     commends the Club's ongoing commitment to further 
     environmental stewardship and student leadership.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
Hawaii (Ms. Hirono) and the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Hawaii.


                             General Leave

  Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on H. Res. 
776 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Hawaii?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. HIRONO. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 776, celebrating the 
Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of 
service to the United States and its wilderness.
  Dartmouth has a rich history. In his arguments in 1818 to the Supreme 
Court in the Dartmouth College case, Daniel Webster said: ``It is, sir, 
as I have said, a small college, and yet there are those who love it.'' 
Dartmouth is no longer small, yet many continue to admire the important 
contributions of Dartmouth's faculty, students, and organizations, 
including those of the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover.
  Founding in 1809, the club set out to pique students' interest in the 
vast arctic sports that New Hampshire's winter has to offer. However, 
by the end of the school clear, it had grown to encompass the students' 
year-round recreational activities. This resolution proudly 
acknowledges and celebrates the club's century of contributions. These 
contributions include the establishment of many programs and projects 
which have provided opportunities for students to learn about, 
appreciate, and experience their natural environment year round. The 
club teaches wilderness skills and sports and safety know-how. The 
Environmental Studies Division of the club also offers lessons in 
environmental sustainability and conservation.
  With over 1,500 student members, the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover 
is the largest collegiate outing club in the Nation. The club organizes 
trips in the out-of-doors and is also tasked with maintaining over 70 
miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
  The club has been a pioneer for environmental sustainability. In the 
spring of 1977, the club testified before Congress regarding the Alaska 
Lands Act, which led to the establishment of the Dartmouth Organic 
Farm. In addition, Dartmouth's Outing Club built a carbon-neutral 
greenhouse and re-engineered the club's big green bus to run on 
vegetable oil and solar energy.
  This resolution encourages us all to join in the celebration of the 
Dartmouth Outing Club's 100 years of exemplary service to our Nation's 
wilderness and the Dartmouth community.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, I express my support of H. Res. 776 and urge 
my colleagues to support this measure.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 776 
and yield myself such time as I may consume.

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  Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Dartmouth Outing Club on 100 
years of service to the United States and its wilderness.
  The Dartmouth Outing Club was formed in 1909 to stimulate interest in 
out-of-door sports. Club membership increased steadily, and by 1920 
two-thirds of Dartmouth's student body were members of the outing club. 
Today the club has over 1,500 student members and is the largest 
collegiate outing club in the Nation.
  Due to its large membership, the club is organized as an umbrella 
organization in which smaller clubs that specialize in an aspect of 
outdoor recreation are housed. These specialized clubs include Outward 
Bound, Bait and Bullet, and the Ledyard Canoe Club. Every year, the 
Outing Club organizes freshman trips during pre-orientation to 
encourage freshman class bonding and membership in the club.
  The Dartmouth Outing Club, or DOC, has consistently focused on 
promoting outdoor activities. DOC provides students with the 
opportunity to participate in outdoor projects, trips and classes. DOC 
cares for over 100 miles of hiking trails, organizes projects such as 
the building of the Class of '66 Lodge, and organizes winter sport 
trips such as ski and snowboard trips.
  On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the 
Dartmouth Outing Club, it is important to recognize their contributions 
to the students, alumni and New Hampshire wilderness. The DOC 
encourages students to be active and to remove themselves from the 
stresses of collegiate life and participate in outdoor activities.
  For over 100 years, the Dartmouth Outing Club has provided a service 
connecting the students of Dartmouth with the New Hampshire wilderness 
to benefit both. I congratulate the students and alumni associated with 
the Dartmouth Outing Club on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. I 
have visited Dartmouth's campus, and the wilderness around there is 
absolutely stunningly beautiful both in New Hampshire and Vermont, 
which is just across the river. I think it is worthy of support, and I 
urge my colleagues to support this resolution.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. HIRONO. Once again, I congratulate the Dartmouth Outing Club. At 
a time when environmental and outdoor issues in protecting our 
wilderness are such major concerns to so many of us, especially the 
young people, I thank them for their 100 years of leadership in these 
areas.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Hirono) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 776, as amended.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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