[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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