[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2092-H2093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING NATIONAL PARK WEEK

  (Mr. CISCOMANI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Park 
Week to highlight my bill, the Chiricahua National Park Act.
  From the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest and the Saguaro 
National Park, Arizona is lucky to have some of the most stunning parks 
in the world.
  In our own district, Chiricahua National Monument has drawn visitors 
from around the country and across the globe for almost 100 years.
  The Wonderland of Rocks showcases the unique beauty of our region 
through 12,000 acres of towering geological structures, 25 campsites, 
and over 17 miles of hiking trails.
  Local communities and leaders from both sides of the aisle have 
advocated for years to give this beloved landmark the national park 
designation it deserves. It is my honor to renew this long-awaited 
effort.

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  Establishing Chiricahua National Park would create a profound impact 
on Cochise County by enhancing tourism, boosting the local economy, and 
fueling opportunity at no additional cost. It is time to make this 
dream a reality and upgrade Chiricahua.

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