[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13177]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TRIBUTE TO LES AND MARILYN GORDON

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Les and Marilyn Gordon, owners of The Candlelite Inn in 
Bradford, NH, on being named as Inn of the Year by the Complete Guide 
to Bed & Breakfast Inns and Guesthouses in the United States, Canada 
and Worldwide.
  Built in 1897, The Candlelite Inn has provided a relaxing atmosphere 
for visiting guests for over 100 years. The Gordons purchased the Inn 
in 1993, and have successfully continued the tradition of accommodating 
the needs of discriminating travelers touring the Lake Sunapee Region.
  Throughout the year The Candlelite Inn hosts special weeks for their 
guests to enjoy including: Currier & Ives Maple Sugar Weekend in March, 
Old Glory Heritage Tours in July, August and September, Foliage Midweek 
Getaways in September and October, and Murder Mystery Parties 
throughout the year.
  I commend Les and Marilyn for the economic contributions they have 
made to the hospitality and tourism industries in our state. The 
citizens of Bradford, and New Hampshire, have benefitted from their 
dedication to quality and service at The Candlelite Inn. It is truly an 
honor and a privilege to represent them in the U.S. Senate.

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