[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1673-S1674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 460--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LONG TRAIL AND 
   THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LONG TRAIL

  Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. Sanders) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 460

       Whereas the Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking 
     trail in the United States;
       Whereas the Long Trail stretches over 273 miles, from the 
     Massachusetts to Canadian borders, with approximately 175 
     miles of side trails and more than 65 shelters;
       Whereas the Long Trail has achieved the dream of founder 
     James Taylor of creating ``a high highway, a mountain 
     footpath over the skyline of Vermont'';
       Whereas the Green Mountain Club is the founder, sponsor, 
     defender, and protector of the Long Trail;
       Whereas the Green Mountain Club has delivered 100 years of 
     conservation, community education, and outreach on local 
     ecology;
       Whereas the Long Trail has protected the habitat of many 
     important species for future generations, including the black 
     bear, the moose, the bobcat, and migratory songbirds;
       Whereas the thousands of members and dedicated volunteers 
     of the Green Mountain Club have worked to maintain, manage, 
     and protect the Long Trail for the benefit of the people of 
     the State of Vermont during the last century;
       Whereas the Long Trail is a popular tourist destination for 
     people from around the world, including Senators, a Secretary 
     of Agriculture, and even a President;
       Whereas the Long Trail allows the people of the State of 
     Vermont and tourists to enjoy the Green Mountain State and 
     all the beauty and history the State has to offer;
       Whereas the Green Mountain Club has successfully conserved 
     the entire corridor of the Long Trail, fought efforts to 
     build highways or commercial developments that intersect

[[Page S1674]]

     with the Long Trail, and helped to maintain pristine Vermont 
     forestland for future generations to enjoy; and
       Whereas the Green Mountain Club has recognized members 
     regardless of sex or race since the founding of the club: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the 100th anniversary 
     of the Long Trail of the State of Vermont, the oldest long-
     distance hiking trail in the United States, and applauds the 
     Green Mountain Club and the many volunteers of the Green 
     Mountain Club for a century of service and for creating, 
     protecting, and enjoying the Long Trail.

                          ____________________