James Hill: “I rise to strongly support S. 2272 and urge my colleagues to pass this important legislation. This bill, introduced by…”

“I rise to strongly support S. 2272 and urge my colleagues to pass this important legislation. This bill, introduced by my Montana colleague, Senator Conrad Burns on behalf of the Clinton administration, will amend the boundaries of the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site in the State of Montana. Congress authorized the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site on August 25, 1972, to preserve the Grant-Kohrs Ranch. The ranch was in operation from 1860 to 1972. Along with the ranch's existence came a rich history upon which the culture of the West is still built. Preserving the ranch provides a vivid reminder of our Nation's frontier cattle era. Today the ranch offers an intact 120-year archive, upward of 26,000 artifacts, and 88 historic structures that capture the heritage of the American cowboy and cattlemen. The ranch is the hub of a thriving tourism industry and provides many unique educational opportunities. The Grant-Kohrs Ranch offers a honest recollection of life on the frontier while providing a great experience for visitors and jobs for local residents. The ranch has been designated a National Landmark and is a true asset to Montana. This legislation allows for a boundary adjustment that will incorporate an additional 120 acres of land into the authorized boundary of the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site.”