[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ADK FORTY-SIXERS CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Ms. STEFANIK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers, an organization in my 
district whose 10,000-plus members have climbed all 46 peaks of the 
Adirondack Mountains.
  Since their founding by brothers Bob and George Marshall, the Forty-
Sixers have been central to promoting environmental stewardship, 
protecting our natural resources, and encouraging younger generations 
to enjoy the great outdoors.
  The Adirondacks are an essential component of our tourism economy. 
The Forty-Sixers have done important work giving back to the mountains 
they love and making the peaks more accessible. They have also 
prioritized community outreach and volunteerism. Their all-volunteer 
trail maintenance program is critical to keeping trails available to 
hikers from across the world and, in turn, protecting our environment.
  For the past century, young hikers have been mentored and trained by 
this dedicated group of environmental stewards, and I know that over 
the next 100 years, many more will be inspired to experience the 
Adirondack Mountains.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Adirondack Forty-
Sixers on this incredible milestone.

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