[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE 10TH ANNUAL VETERANS SNOWMOBILE RIDE

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                           HON. DAN BENISHEK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2014

  Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 10th annual 
Veterans Snowmobile Ride, which will occur on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
  This event, founded by Don and Diane Reed, veterans and owners of the 
Fox River Motel and sponsored by the Seney Snowmobile Association, 
leads riders through approximately one hundred miles of the scenic 
Upper Peninsula of Michigan in honor of those who have fought to defend 
the American way of life.
  Beginning in 2004 with just 50 riders, it has grown to nearly 300 in 
the 2013 ride. The Veterans Snowmobile Ride has the distinction of 
being the largest veterans ride of this type in the United States.
  In addition to those who ride their snowmobiles in this event, I wish 
to commend all those who help to realize the Veterans Snowmobile Ride 
motto of ``be a Vet, bring a Vet, thank a Vet.''
  This event is a poignant way to thank those who have defended our 
country and a continuation of the Northern Michigan outdoorsman 
tradition.

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