[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 40 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H1617-H1618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VERMONT LONG TRAIL

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the resolution (H. Res. 1173) recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 
Vermont Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United 
States, and congratulating the Green Mountain Club for its century of 
dedication in developing and maintaining the trail.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1173

       Whereas James P. Taylor conceived of the idea of developing 
     a long-distance hiking

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     trail in the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Green 
     Mountain Club was formed on March 11, 1910, in Burlington, 
     Vermont, to make his dream of a Long Trail a reality;
       Whereas the Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking 
     trail in the United States;
       Whereas the Long Trail extends 273 miles along the spine of 
     Vermont's Green Mountains, from the Massachusetts border to 
     the Canadian border;
       Whereas the Long Trail provides pedestrian access to 
     mountain peaks, waterfalls, wildlife, and foliage in all 
     seasons;
       Whereas the Long Trail traverses scenic valleys and the 
     tallest summits of the Green Mountain State;
       Whereas the Green Mountain Club continues to protect, 
     defend, and promote the Long Trail and its 100-year history 
     in Vermont;
       Whereas the mission of the Green Mountain Club is to make 
     the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the 
     people by protecting and maintaining the Long Trail system 
     and fostering, through education, the stewardship of 
     Vermont's hiking trails and mountains; and
       Whereas the birth of the Long Trail is a testament to the 
     hard work of many dedicated individuals and its continued 
     existence is evidence of the perseverance of the Green 
     Mountain Club and countless volunteers: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 
     100th anniversary of Vermont's Long Trail, the oldest long-
     distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulates 
     the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in 
     developing and maintaining the Long Trail.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
Guam (Ms. Bordallo) and the gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Guam.


                             General Leave

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks 
and include extraneous material on the resolution under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Guam?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1173 sponsored by 
Representative Peter Welch of Vermont is a commemorative resolution to 
mark the 100th anniversary of the Vermont Long Trail. This resolution 
also recognizes the contribution of the Green Mountain Club for its 
efforts to develop and maintain the trail over the last century.
  The Vermont Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in 
the United States. The trail runs 273 miles along the ridges of the 
Vermont Green Mountains and spans the State from the border of 
Massachusetts to the border of Canada.
  On March 11, 1910, the Green Mountain Club was established to begin 
work on building the Long Trail. They have served as its stewards ever 
since.
  Representative Welch is to be commended for his efforts to protect 
and celebrate the stunning beauty of his home State and for providing 
his constituents some well-deserved recognition of their conservation 
efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, we support the passage of the resolution, and I urge its 
adoption by the House today.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, the gentlelady from Guam has adequately explained this 
bill. Of course, it wouldn't be fair to compare the Vermont Long Trail 
to the magnificent trails of the Northern Sierra, but I'm assured that 
the Vermont Long Trail is a very nice one for Vermont.
  The resolution sponsor has wisely avoided any references to sports 
teams and is not involved in any ongoing feuds that I'm aware of.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I again urge Members to support the 
resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1173.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.

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