[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 17 (Thursday, February 4, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S479-S480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING HOT SPRINGS ARKANSAS

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the town of 
Hot Springs in my home State of Arkansas. Hot Springs was recently 
voted the ``Best Attraction in Arkansas'' by the readers of Southern 
Living magazine, one of the largest lifestyle magazines in the country.
  I have always felt a close connection to the community of Hot 
Springs. I have many fond memories of the trips to Hot Springs that my 
parents took me and my siblings on when we were young. Exploring the 
downtown shops, restaurants, and National Park bathhouses was always 
exciting. We also spent untold hours on the area lakes boating, 
swimming, and fishing. I am pleased that I am able to continue 
experiencing those wonderful memories with my own children, who I know 
will someday look back on their childhood days spent in Hot Springs, as 
I have, as some of the most happy times of their lives.
  In 1832, Congress set aside the natural hot springs site as a Federal 
reservation, making Hot Springs National Park America's ``first 
resort.'' Hot Springs provides opportunities for camping, fishing, 
hiking, and boating on its lakes and in its forests. Hot Springs is 
also known for its vibrant arts community, with a variety of art 
galleries and antique shops, along with the nationally recognized Hot 
Springs Documentary Film Festival and Hot

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Springs Music Festival. Hot Springs is also home to Oaklawn Park, which 
offers thoroughbred racing each, spring and simulcast racing throughout 
the year.
  I salute the residents of Hot Springs for their efforts to maintain 
the heritage, beauty, and history of their community. I join all 
Arkansans to express my pride in this jewel of Arkansas.

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