[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 98 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1041]
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    COMMEMORATING NEOSHO NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 125th 
anniversary of the Neosho National Fish Hatchery.
  Established in 1888, the Neosho National Fish Hatchery is truly one 
of a kind. It is the oldest operating federal fish hatchery in the 
United States and has raised over 130 different species of fish since 
its creation. With a mission to conserve and protect our nation's 
fishery resources, the Neosho National Fish Hatchery continues to 
produce high quality fish year after year.
  The Neosho National Fish Hatchery is responsible for a long list of 
various operations to enhance the fish industry. The hatchery is 
responsible for producing high quality rainbow trout to stock Lake 
Taneycomo for recreational fishing, helping the local economy. The 
hatchery also continues to support and protect the conservation of the 
endangered Ozark Cavefish, and raises Freshwater Drum Fish to serve as 
host fish for rearing Neosho Mucket Mussels. All of this is done while 
over 45,000 annual visitors travel to Neosho to tour and learn about 
America's longest running national fish hatchery.
  I am honored to recognize the Neosho National Fish Hatchery for their 
excellent work over the past 125 years. By working to conserve, 
protect, and enhance our fishing industry, the Neosho National Fish 
Hatchery continues to serve for the benefit all Americans.

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