[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 134 (Tuesday, August 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE FIRST ANNUAL LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE DAY

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 8, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the town of 
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire for hosting the first ever Lake Winnipesaukee 
Day celebration. Lake Winnipesaukee is 1 of the treasures of our state, 
a recreation and tourism hub, and an economic driver for the entire 
region. Above all, it is a precious natural resource and habitat that 
we must continue to protect and preserve for generations to come. With 
proceeds benefiting advocacy groups fighting to preserve the quality of 
the lake, Lake Winnipesaukee Day is a shining example of Wolfeboro's 
commitment to keeping Lake Winnipesaukee clean and healthy for years to 
come.
  The Lake Winnipesaukee Day celebration brings together 8 different 
non-profit climate advocacy organizations to educate visitors and 
highlight the importance of climate action and preservation in the Lake 
Winnipesaukee region. The celebration's live laser shows, food, drinks, 
games, and music have worked to create an engaging local space that 
will serve as both an opportunity and prominent platform for climate 
groups to advocate and educate. New Hampshire's way of life is rooted 
in our natural surroundings, and it is the responsibility of each and 
every 1 of us to ensure that future generations can enjoy the benefits 
and beauty of our natural environment. I sincerely commend Wolfeboro's 
work to raise awareness and forge an impassioned, strong community of 
well-informed citizens, and I look forward to many more Lake 
Winnipesaukee Day celebrations in the future.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to congratulate the Town of Wolfeboro for its 
dedication to the protection of Lake Winnipesaukee, and the work it has 
done to educate and advocate for climate change action. I am proud to 
represent residents of Wolfeboro in Congress, and I can't wait to see 
the success of this celebration in the years to come.

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