[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 13, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4552-S4553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
THE GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD
Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize two of Wyoming's
best ski areas--Grand Targhee and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort--for
their hard work and commitment to better management practices. Their
records of improving efficiency, reducing energy use, promoting better
environmental management, and focusing on sustainable operations have
earned them the 2011 National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award
for Overall Environmental Excellence. The Golden Eagle Award is
presented to ski areas and resorts that have shown a true commitment to
making sure our great outdoors will be enjoyed for years to come. I
congratulate Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for their
accomplishments. Wyoming is proud to be home to both of these great ski
opportunities.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has a history of environmental
excellence. They have earned their 2011 Golden Eagle Award for working
for 5 years to implement an integrated environmental management system
to achieve the International Organization for Standardization's, ISO,
140001 standards. This system is an overall approach to sustainability,
continual improvement, and a future of responsible
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stewardship of some of the most pristine areas in our country. But this
isn't the first time that Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been
recognized for environmental excellence. They have a history of
commitment to sound environmental management going back 15 years. They
first received the Golden Eagle Award in 1995, and were also awarded a
Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Energy Conservation and Clean
Energy in 2003, as well as a Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in
Visual Impact in 2005.
Grand Targhee has also worked hard to demonstrate their commitment to
environmental quality. This year, they are being recognized with a
Golden Eagle Award for committing to reduce their energy use by 10
percent, and then exceeding their goal and achieving an energy savings
of 18 percent. Their investments in energy efficiency upgrades,
weatherization, and better management practices helped them meet and
exceed their goals for improving their energy use. This year marks the
third award for environmental excellence for Grand Targhee. In 2008,
they received the Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Waste Reduction
and Recycling, and in 2009 they received their first Golden Eagle
Award.
Both Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee have been
operating in the Teton Range since the 1960s. They have a history of
being some of the best ways to experience Wyoming's amazing landscapes.
Their commitment to sound environmental management, conservation, and
improving how they use energy demonstrates their commitment to being
part of Wyoming's futures for years to come.
I congratulate both resorts for this tremendous accomplishment. It is
truly an honor to receive the Golden Eagle Award from the National Ski
Areas Association and is one more example of Wyoming businesses leading
the way.
Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today to compliment two Wyoming
ski resorts for their dedication to environmental excellence. Grand
Targhee and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort each received the 2011
National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Environmental
Excellence. The Golden Eagle Award is the most prestigious
environmental honor given by the ski industry.
Grand Targhee received the award in the small ski area category for
their efforts to reduce energy consumption. Grand Targhee's stated goal
was to reduce energy use by 10 percent below their previous 5-year
average. By implementing better management practices, investing in
energy-efficient upgrades and retrofits, and weatherizing their
buildings, the resort almost doubled their original goal by realizing
an 18 percent reduction in energy use. Environmental success is not new
for Grand Targhee. In 2008 they received the Silver Eagle Award for
Excellence in Waste Reduction and Recycling, followed by their first
Golden Eagle Award in 2009.
In the medium-sized ski area category, the Golden Eagle Award was
presented to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This recognition is the
result of a long-term dedication to environmental management. For the
past 5 years, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's environmental management
system has met the 140001 standards for the International Organization
for Standardization, ISO. This lofty benchmark has been achieved now by
only two resorts in the United States. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's
steadfast approach to sustainable environmental management practices is
an ongoing commitment. This award is the fourth time Jackson Hole
Mountain Resort has been honored. In 1995 they also received the Golden
Eagle Award, followed by Silver Eagle Awards for Excellence in Energy
Conservation and Clean Energy and Excellence in Visual impact in 2003
and 2005, respectively.
Mr. President, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's
ongoing commitment to environmental excellence are outstanding examples
of the private sector working to preserve our natural resources.
Wyoming is a wonderful place to live, work, and recreate. I want to
congratulate each resort and their employees for hard work and
dedication. The National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award is a
tribute to their achievements. Because of their efforts, the natural
wonder of Wyoming's landscapes will continue to be enjoyed now and in
the future by those who ski our slopes.
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