[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 89 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S3775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ``THE GOONIES''

 Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, this Sunday marks the 30th 
anniversary of the release of the beloved film, ``The Goonies.'' With 
enduring and relatable themes of adventure, adolescence, and 
friendship, ``The Goonies'' has withstood the test of time and firmly 
established its place in American culture as a cult classic. A large 
part of what makes this film unique and impactful is its iconic setting 
along the stunning Oregon coastline. Indeed, so significant is the 
film's location that thousands of fans from around the world are 
gathering this week for a four-day festival in Astoria, Oregon--or, 
``The Goon Docks''--to celebrate the magic that is ``The Goonies.'' In 
fact, Astoria has held a Goonies-based festival every year since the 
film's release in 1985.
  ``The Goonies'' 30th anniversary celebration will include a variety 
of events around Astoria, as well as Cannon Beach, OR--another Oregon 
coastal town that served as an idyllic backdrop for the film. Most 
notably, Cannon Beach's impressive Haystack Rock is featured 
prominently in the film's opening scene. Fans will be able to relive 
their favorite Goonies memories by participating in festivities such as 
tours of the filming locations, treasure hunts, and a group ``truffle 
shuffle.'' Astoria's Oregon Film Museum also invites festival attendees 
to visit its Goonies gallery, take a mug shot with friends, and even 
make their own feature film. Needless to say, it is sure to be a 
weekend of fun, nostalgia, and, in typical Goonie fashion, adventure.
  Just as the original Goonies fans and stars have grown and matured 
since the film's release in 1985, so has Oregon's film industry. With 
its magnificent and diverse natural beauty, Oregon has become a much 
sought after location for film production. As the backdrop for major 
television shows and box-office hits alike, film production in Oregon 
brings with it good-paying jobs and tourism that in turn support local 
businesses and economic development across the State. Certainly all 
film producers in Oregon and across the country should aspire to 
achieve the remarkable success of ``The Goonies''.

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