[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12381]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE POKE-O-MOONSHINE FIRE TOWER

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
100th Anniversary of the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower.
  Sitting atop Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain since 1917, the historic fire 
tower has played an important role in protecting the Adirondack's 
environment and wildlife by allowing lookouts to detect and report 
early signs of wildfires. Although it was decommissioned by New York 
State in 1988, the fire tower has been fully restored and continues to 
offer hikers incredible views of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake 
Champlain, and Vermont.
  In honor of the fire tower's centennial, the Friends of Poke-O-
Moonshine is hosting several celebratory events including hikes up the 
mountain, a silent art auction, and live performances. The 
organization, which was largely responsible for the restoration of the 
fire tower, is dedicated to preserving Poke-O-Moonshine and to 
educating the public about the mountain and its surrounding areas. 
Their efforts have expanded public access to this special place and 
increased awareness of our region's rich environmental history.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to join in celebrating 
the 100th Anniversary of the Poke-O-Moonshine fire tower. It is an 
important piece of the Adirondack Park and a symbol of the North 
Country's long tradition of outdoor engagement.

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