[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CRYSTAL GROVE DIAMOND MINE & CAMPGROUND FOR RECEIVING THE 
   FULTON MONTGOMERY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BARBARA V. SPRAKER 
                         TOURISM PARTNER AWARD

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2020

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Crystal Grove 
Diamond Mine & Campground for receiving the Fulton Montgomery Regional 
Chamber of Commerce Barbara V. Spraker Tourism Partner Award.
  Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground offers visitors a unique and 
memorable North Country camping experience. In the mines, visitors can 
personally sift and dig for Herkimer Diamonds, which are only found 
throughout Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley. These diamonds are 
precious to collectors worldwide and recognized for their unique 
properties and beauty. The grounds also attract campers, who are drawn 
to the spacious and quiet upstate setting, which is dotted with 
hardwood trees and traversed by the bubbling Timmerman Creek. Billie Jo 
and Joel Davis are on-site managers for both the Crystal Grove campsite 
and mines. The couple was asked to manage the property by their dear 
friend, owner Marion ``Bessie'' Bartlett, who passed away in January of 
2018. The site is now owned by Bartlett's children, Christopher Evans 
and Madigan Evans Rollins.
  Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground showcases the natural beauty 
and treasures of the North Country for all to see. On behalf of New 
York's 21st District, I would like to congratulate Billie Jo Davis, 
Joel Davis, Christopher Evans, Madigan Evans Rollins and their entire 
team for this well-deserved recognition. I look forward to their future 
success.

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