[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 131 (Friday, August 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1118]
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        HONORING THE ADIRONDACK 46ERS ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
Adirondack 46ers on celebrating their 100th anniversary.
  One hundred years ago, Robert and George Marshall and Herbert Clark 
climbed to the top of Whiteface Mountain. Seven years later, they 
finished climbing 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks, and a club was 
born. Formally established in 1937, the Adirondack 46ers have attracted 
hikers from near and far to the High Peaks, turning desolate mountain 
tops into destinations for the more than 10,000 people who have joined 
the organization since 1918.
  The Adirondack 46ers pride themselves on their community-oriented 
nature, and have turned their love for hiking into service. Due to the 
volume of visitors in the Adirondack high peaks, the organization 
started a trailhead stewardship program, pledging thousands of dollars 
to management of the beautiful mountains as well as putting in 
thousands of hours of volunteer trail work. Since 2001, the 46ers have 
given back $460,000 to the Adirondacks, including assistance after 
Tropical Storm Irene and youth scholarships.
  On behalf of New York's 21st district, I want to congratulate the 
Adirondack 46ers on 100 years of accomplishment, camaraderie, and 
service. I know their impressive achievements will inspire future 
generations of hikers to continue their remarkable tradition.

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