[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL

  (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th 
anniversary of Hot Springs National Park.
  Nearly 5,500 acres of forested hills settle just above historic 
downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, protecting 47 thermal water springs. 
Hot Springs National Park attracts millions of tourists each year with 
its rich multigenerational legacy of preserving history and conserving 
natural resources for public health, wellness, and enjoyment.
  First named Hot Springs Reservation in 1832, the land was one of the 
first federally protected parcels of land in the country. Its official 
National Park designation on March 4, 1921, led to the park quickly 
becoming a source of national intrigue. Bathhouse Row drew millions of 
people seeking health remedies in the thermal spring waters. Many of 
these bathhouses still stand today, offering visitors a glimpse into 
local history, art, and culture.
  I take this time to honor the National Park Service's century of 
caretaking of one of Arkansas' most valuable natural treasures. I look 
forward to the next 100 years, and I invite the world to come to 
experience my home, beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

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