[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E808-E809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE UPPER PENINSULA LUGE CLUB OF NEGAUNEE, MICHIGAN

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Upper 
Peninsula Luge Club (UPLC) of Negaunee, Michigan for all their 
accomplishments this past year. A non-profit organization, UPLC has 
been serving their Yooper community for over forty years with the goal 
of promoting the sport throughout the region. Through their commitment 
to excellence and inclusivity, UPLC creates a fun, safe, and accessible 
activity during the long winter season of the Upper Peninsula.
  Built circa 1990 by Swedish Civil Engineer, Per Vinberg, the Lucy 
Hill Naturbahn Luge Track is the only full-length natural luge track in 
the United States. In addition to maintaining and operating the track, 
members of the UPLC help introduce Yoopers to the sport and provide 
instruction for new sledders, as well as participate in community 
events like Negaunee's annual Heikki Lunta Winter Festival. On top of 
promoting local luging, the UP Luge Club supports a national 
competition team that competes all over the world--including the FIL 
Junior World Cup in Latzfons, Italy. They also host U.S. athletes that 
come to the course to train before going to World Cup and World 
Championship Competitions in Europe. Through more than four decades of 
dedication to the sport and their local community, the UPLC has become 
an indispensable part of the Upper Peninsula.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Upper Peninsula Luge 
Club for their contributions and service to Michigan. On behalf of 
Michigan's First District, I wish them all the best in their future 
endeavors.

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