[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10065-10066]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT (JHMR)--NATIONAL SKI AREA ASSOCIATION'S 
                       (NSAA) GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD

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                         HON. CYNTHIA M. LUMMIS

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate and honor 
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) from the state of Wyoming for their 
receipt of the National Ski Area Association's (NSAA) Golden Eagle 
Award. Having been a previous recipient of this award in 1995, JHMR yet 
again receives the highest honor in environmental achievement. This 
prestigious award is judged by industry peers and a select group of 
judges.
  As an example to all industries, both within and without the business 
of skiing, JHMR has managed to produce an environmentally-friendly ski 
resort. They are a great example to us all of environmental 
achievements. The award coincides with the resort's five year 
anniversary of ISO 14001 certification. JHMR is one of only two resorts 
in the United States to have met these standards. This specific award, 
the Golden Eagle Award, honors their environmental excellence for 
``Medium Size Ski Areas'' (200,000--500,000 visits). Businesses, such 
as this resort, are our hope for a more beautiful world in the future, 
showing us that spectacular sites do not have to come at the cost of 
our environmental degradation.
  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is justly proud to receive this award. 
Their selection

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shows their positive impact and contribution to a better environment. A 
few of their contributions, to note, are: modifications to their 
heating systems, reducing propane use by 20% and recycling all motor 
oil, along with antifreeze, batteries, and snowmelt (from grooming 
equipment). They have demonstrated a level of responsibility, 
commitment and care that deserves our recognition, support and utmost 
respect. Their developments and strategies are exemplary. They are a 
great example to us all. I commend them for their great deeds, and 
agree they are most deserving of this Golden Eagle Award.

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