[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 20, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                     HON. MATTHEW M. ROSENDALE, SR.

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2022

  Mr. ROSENDALE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 150th 
anniversary of Yellowstone National Park.
  Signed into law in 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant, Yellowstone 
became the first national park in the world.
  As the largest intact ecosystem in North America, Yellowstone is home 
to a few endangered animals, and over 1,700 species of trees.
  Montana is the ``Gateway to Yellowstone'' and welcomes 72 percent of 
guests into the park each year.
  The crown jewel of the West, Yellowstone has helped to sustain 
businesses in Montana for decades.
  Flooding at the start of June destroyed bridges, roads, and homes 
around Yellowstone's north entrance in Montana, hurting many businesses 
and families, but Montanans have shown their resilience and have 
bounced back stronger than ever before.
  This anniversary is not only a celebration but also a reminder of the 
strength and dedication Montanans have shown during this difficult 
time.
  On behalf of the state of Montana, I would like to thank the National 
Park Service for their efforts to protect the environment and 
communities that make up the greatest national park in the country.

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