[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 105 (Tuesday, July 8, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S4264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                           PORT LIONS, ALASKA

 Mr. BEGICH. Madam President, I rise today to recognize the 
residents of Port Lions, AK as they celebrate the golden anniversary of 
the founding of their community.
  Port Lions was founded after the tsunami caused by the 1964 Good 
Friday earthquake destroyed settlements on Afognak and Raspberry 
Islands. Residents of Port Lions began moving into the village in 
December, after receiving incredible support from the Lions Club to 
build anew. Over the years, Port Lions has become a community with a 
strong sense of pride in family, friendship, and the kind of resilience 
that characterizes Alaskans.
  This year the city of Port Lions and the Native village of Port Lions 
have organized events to celebrate their 50-year history. They have 
honored the neighbors and relatives lost in 1964, celebrated the 
community they helped to build, and fostered their vision for even more 
growth and prosperity in the future.
  I would like to thank the residents of Port Lions for their 
persistence, resilience, and determination in the face of difficult 
obstacles. Their lives are testimony to the strong spirit of Alaska. I 
am honored to have the opportunity to share in the commemoration of 
their golden anniversary.

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