[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 15919]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAHOE RIM TRAIL ASSOCIATION

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 25th 
anniversary of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association--an organization of 
volunteers that came together to build one of the world's premier 
trails--the Tahoe Rim Trail. This Saturday, the association will hold a 
Silver Anniversary Celebration to honor this occasion, and I am pleased 
to acknowledge their efforts here today.
  The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is a successful public-private 
partnership that was founded in 1981. The original idea was to bring 
together community leaders, volunteers, and government agencies such as 
the Forest Service and the Nevada Division of State Parks to establish 
a trail around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Working hand-in-hand, volunteers 
created the incredible 165-mile trail that now exists around Lake 
Tahoe, allowing visitors a new way to experience one of the most 
magnificent places in America.
  Visitors to the Tahoe Rim Trail are struck by the incredible 
diversity of the landscape and the wealth of wildlife. From the 
wildflowers of our alpine meadows to the soaring mountain peaks of the 
Sierra Nevada, the Tahoe Rim Trail offers something for everyone. 
Visitors to the trail enjoy a diverse range of opportunities from 
hiking and backpacking to horseback riding and mountain biking. 
Portions of the trail are also handicapped accessible so that everyone 
may enjoy this important piece of our State's rich natural heritage.
  Although the trail is now complete, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association 
continues to educate visitors about the trail. Every Tuesday and 
Saturday during the summer months, the association organizes a group of 
volunteers to maintain and enhance the trail. These important efforts 
and community partnerships ensure that Nevadans, Californians, and 
people from around the world will be able to enjoy the beauty of the 
Lake Tahoe Basin for generations to come.
  I am pleased to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Tahoe Rim Trail 
Association, and I hope that all of my colleagues will have the 
opportunity to visit this incredible part of Nevada.

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