"NO HANDS BRIDGE" ~ GREAT NEWS

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Today Congressman John T. Doolittle announced that the House
Appropriations Committee has included his bill (H. R. 936) to provide
the needed funding to repair and re-open "No Hands" Bridge in its
emergency flood-aid package expected to be voted on by the House of
Representatives this week (May 14 or 15).

>From a press release issued today, Congressman Doolittle states
"Estimates have shown that up to $700,000 may be needed to provide for
the immediate stabilization of the bridge to accommodate such annual
events as the Tevis Cup and the western States 100 Mile Endurance Run,
and for the repair of the bridge's eastern pier as necessary for its
future unrestricted use. Because of the emergency nature of the bill,
once passed by the Congress and signed by the president, funding to
repair the bridge may be available as early as this summer."

Doolittle went on to say "After seeing the damage that this year's
flooding caused, I am convinced that No Hands Bridge cannot bear the
brunt of another severe storm. If the funding for this project is
approved quickly, we may actually be able to make the repairs needed to
stabilize and re-open the bridge this year."

In the closing paragraph of the press release Doolittle said "There is
no doubt that No Hands Bridge plays an important part in the
recreational and economic value of or region. I am convinced that an
important element in making our local economy strong is our ability to
capitalize on our area's existing recreational resources. The repair of
No Hands Bridge will assist us in achieving that goal."

On behalf the Board of Governors of the Western States Trail Foundation
and ALL the friends of the WST, THANK YOU for all the efforts of people
from around the world to "Save No Hands Bridge". Our voices have been
heard. Look for the announcement of the passage of H. R. 1469 in the
House this week and let us all celebrate when the Senate passes S. 672
and President Clinton signs the bill. The process we have all witnessed
is truly an example of the private sector working in harmony with the
government...our Congresspersons DO listen to the people that put them
in office.

Stay tuned...

Larry Suddjian, Vice President and Ride Director
WESTERN STATES TRAIL FOUNDATION
http://www.foothill.net/tevis

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