[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 128 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1099-E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE POKE-O-MOONSHINE FIRE TOWER

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
100th Anniversary of the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower.
  Sitting atop Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain since 1917, the historic fire 
tower has played an important role in protecting the Adirondack's 
environment and wildlife by allowing lookouts to detect and report 
early signs of wildfires. Although it was decommissioned by

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New York State in 1988, the fire tower has been fully restored and 
continues to offer hikers incredible views of the Adirondack Mountains, 
Lake Champlain, and Vermont.
  In honor of the fire tower's centennial, the Friends of Poke-O-
Moonshine is hosting several celebratory events including hikes up the 
mountain, a silent art auction, and live performances. The 
organization, which was largely responsible for the restoration of the 
fire tower, is dedicated to preserving Poke-O-Moonshine and to 
educating the public about the mountain and its surrounding areas. 
Their efforts have expanded public access to this special place and 
increased awareness of our region's rich environmental history.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to join in celebrating 
the 100th Anniversary of the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower. It is an 
important piece of the Adirondack Park and a symbol of the North 
Country's long tradition of outdoor engagement.

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