[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 27, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H4076]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             AMERICA'S CUP

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work 
being done in my home State of Rhode Island as we host the final leg of 
the inaugural America's Cup World Series, an incredible boost to our 
tourism economy and a great moment for our State.
  Teams of competitors and spectators from around the world have come 
to Newport for the America's Cup World Series, which according to some 
estimates is expected to bring in $70 million for our State's economy.
  Although Newport hosted the America's Cup from 1930 to 1983, this 
marks the first time in history that America's Cup races are actually 
being held inside Narragansett Bay.
  The opportunity to host a leg of this year's America's Cup not only 
provides a source of real economic benefit for our State, but also an 
intangible level of pride for all Rhode Islanders.
  Thank you to the organizers for their hard work. I wish the 
competitors good luck, and to all those likely to benefit from the 
enormous economic impact of these events, much success.

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