[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 26356-26357]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 POTOMAC HERITAGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 1999

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the occasion of the Third 
Annual Caucus for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail to be held 
October 22 at Oxon Hill Manor, in my District.
  Since Congress designated the Potomac River corridor as a National 
Scenic Trail in

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legislation enacted in 1983, grassroots organizations have joined 
forces with federal, state and local government agencies to identify 
new opportunities to provide for public enjoyment of a trail that 
follows ``Our Nation's River.'' Protection of our river--which is part 
of the Chesapeake Bay watershed--and its historic sites and natural 
areas must be a top priority for our region in the years ahead.
  The National Park Service requires sufficient tools to help 
facilitate public involvement with this National Scenic Trail, which is 
why I support full funding of this effort under the Service's budget.
  I congratulate the community of grassroots supporters of the Potomac 
Heritage Trail including the Potomac Heritage Partnership, Prince 
George's County government, the Accokeek Foundation and many other 
local groups and individuals. They are leading the regional effort to 
encourage conservation, historic preservation and sustainable commerce 
along the Potomac River corridor. They deserve our full support for 
their efforts.

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