RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL IN
                        TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

 Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 100th
anniversary of the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI.
  Traverse City is known as the Cherry Capital of the World for good
reason. More than 70 percent of the Nation's tart cherries are grown in
the Grand Traverse region, and for a century, this remarkable harvest
has been celebrated through a festival that honors both the quality of
the crop and the hard-working people who produce it.
  The inaugural Cherry Festival was held in 1926, though celebrations
of the cherry harvest date back even earlier. In the 1910s, local
growers gathered for an informal event known as the Blessing of the
Blossoms, laying the foundation for what would become one of Michigan's
most beloved traditions. Over the past century, the festival has grown
from a modest 3-day event into an 8-day celebration of the dedication,
resilience, and community spirit that define the Grand Traverse region.
  The National Cherry Festival is no small spectacle. Each year,
hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to Traverse City to take part
in cherished traditions, from the crowning of the Cherry Queen to the
breathtaking performances of the Blue Angels over Grand Traverse Bay.
The festival has also welcomed notable guests throughout its history,
including three Presidents. In 1925, a giant cherry pie was presented
to President Calvin Coolidge; in 1929, President Herbert Hoover
attended the opening-day ceremony; and in 1975, President Gerald Ford
proudly served as grand marshal of the Cherry Royale Parade.
  Yet the National Cherry Festival is about far more than celebrating a
bountiful harvest. It is a tribute to the growers, families,
businesses, and volunteers whose efforts sustain both the festival and
the broader community. Thousands of volunteer hours are dedicated each
year to preserving its traditions and creating memorable experiences
for residents and visitors alike. Their commitment has helped make the
festival a lasting symbol of civic pride and community engagement.
  For generations, the National Cherry Festival has created cherished
summer memories for families from Michigan and across the Nation.
Today, it remains as important to the Grand Traverse region as it was
at its founding a century ago. As the festival celebrates this historic
milestone, I congratulate its organizers, volunteers, growers, and
supporters for carrying forward a tradition that showcases the very
best of Michigan.
  I ask the Senate to join me in celebrating the National Cherry
Festival as it marks its 100th anniversary. For a century, this iconic
Michigan tradition has honored the growers and communities whose
dedication has made the Grand Traverse region a leader in cherry
production and a source of pride for our State. May the festival
continue to strengthen community ties, celebrate Michigan's
agricultural heritage, and bring joy to future generations for another
hundred years.

      By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Peters, and Mr.
        Sullivan):

  S. 4903. A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes; to
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of
the bill be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be
printed in the Record, as follows:
       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,