[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1434-H1435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING SMOKEY BEAR'S 75TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the 75th birthday of Smokey Bear, one of American culture's most 
recognizable icons.
  For 75 years, Smokey Bear has implored us time and time again to be

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mindful while spending time in the great outdoors and to promote forest 
health with his famous slogan, ``Only you can prevent forest fires.''
  Smokey has taught countless individuals both young and old about the 
importance of personal responsibility for protecting the environment 
and our natural resources.
  On Smokey's 75th birthday, we should also remember that the best way 
to prevent a forest fire is through a well-managed forest. Proper 
forest management is not only critical to the health and strength of 
the forest industry but essential for a healthy environment and economy 
of the rural area, as well.
  I think we can all agree that Smokey looks pretty good for 75 and is 
working as hard as ever to promote responsible forest stewardship. Here 
is to 75 more years of preventing forest fires.

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