[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16541]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPLETION OF THE GATEWAY GEYSER

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2015

  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 20th Anniversary 
of the completion of the Gateway Geyser. It is a proud and distinct 
achievement that the tallest fountain in the United States, and the 
second tallest in the world, is located in the Metro East region of 
Southern Illinois.
  The vision and drive of Malcom Martin made it possible to undertake 
this incredible project. In addition to its famous geyser, the park's 
facilities offer visitors impressive and memorable views of the Arch 
and City of St. Louis. It is very much a part of the overall Jefferson 
National Expansion Memorial.
  As I toured the park recently, I developed an understanding for the 
desires that the Metro East Park and Recreation District and the 
Gateway Center have to make this amazing park a part of the Jefferson 
National Expansion Memorial. Doing so would be a fitting tribute to 
Malcom Martin and all of the City of East St. Louis officials who have 
helped make this anniversary possible.

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