[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE RESTORATION OF THE LAKE HOPATCONG FOUNTAIN

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                        HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 30, 2024

  Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the successful 
reconstruction of the Lake Hopatcong Fountain. Covering 2,500 acres and 
stretching a total of nine miles, Lake Hopatcong State Park is 
frequented by all with a love for the natural beauty New Jersey has to 
offer. Whether visiting to enjoy the water, take in the scenery, or 
spend valuable time with family and friends, visitors are now greeted 
with a beacon of community, camaraderie, and friendship upon entering. 
First opened to the public on July 16, 1925, the fountain served as a 
popular cooling spot and photo opportunity for all visitors until its 
closure in the 1990s due to a clogging issue. For years, the fountain 
thousands of people once knew and loved stood dry. With the help of the 
Historic Preservation Fund of Morris County, its full restoration was 
completed, and honored with a plaque. Providing much needed aeration 
for the Musconetcong River, a beloved asset for New Jersey citizens and 
visitors, and a tribute to the rich history of New Jersey, I am proud 
to honor its restoration.

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