[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5064]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ASSOCIATED LOGGING CONTRACTORS, INC., OF IDAHO

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 50th 
Anniversary of the Associated Logging Contractors of Idaho.
  The Associated Logging Contractors, Inc., of Idaho, ALC, have an 
important voice in advocating for policies that support an essential 
sector of Idaho--the logging and wood-hauling industry. Throughout the 
past 50 years since its organization, the association has worked to 
serve its purpose of ``developing programs that are instrumental in 
helping members to reduce costs of operation and to craft creative 
solutions to problems confronting the industry.'' ALC represents nearly 
400 independent logging contractor businesses from across Idaho.
  From Endangered Species Act reform, to boosting rural economies, to 
addressing forest health and much more, the ALC has been involved in a 
wide range of discussions central to Idaho. I value the organization's 
and its members' input and involvement in shaping solutions to our 
natural resources challenges. We have much work ahead, but progress is 
being made on public lands issues to the benefit of Idahoans and our 
economy. Positive developments in job opportunities and more timber 
identified for harvest for the betterment of forest health are the 
result of the State and Federal Government working more closely with 
private landowners and the logging community to make progress toward 
the removal of salvage timber from last year's fires.
  While challenging, collaboration is working, and ALC members have 
been instrumental in advancing this effort. The organization has much 
to be proud of for its efforts in bringing folks together to achieve 
solutions and working toward their implementation. Collaboration is 
difficult but indispensable work, as it brings lasting advancements for 
habitats, recreation, rural economies, and job production. I have 
greatly valued ALC member's support of local collaborative efforts.
  Congratulations to the members of the Associated Logging Contractors 
of Idaho on 50 years of accomplishments. Thank you for your hard work 
building up our great State and Nation. I wish you all the best for 
continued success.

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