Denny Rehberg: “I thank the chairman not only for his sense of urgency but his kind consideration in letting me go out of turn in my…”

“I thank the chairman not only for his sense of urgency but his kind consideration in letting me go out of turn in my statement. I thank the chairman. I thank the House of Representatives for its positive consideration of this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Montana? There was no objection. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 309 Whereas on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone was established as the world's first national park; Whereas Yellowstone National Park encompasses over 2 million acres and is one of America's Crown Jewels of the National Park System; Whereas over 2.8 million people visit Yellowstone National Park annually to admire its world famous geysers, hot springs, and remarkable wildlife, and to hike its more than 950 miles of backcountry trails; Whereas on May 16-17, 2005, a major mudslide bisected the scenic Beartooth Highway in 6 sections requiring visitors from Montana to undertake a detour to the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park; Whereas the scenic Beartooth Highway provides on average 190,000 visitors annually easy access to the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park; Whereas the scenic Beartooth Highway has been recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the United States; and Whereas the scenic Beartooth Highway is the economic artery for the citizens of the gateway communities of Red Lod…”