On Monday, April 7th, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with bipartisan support. That in and of itself is a pretty spectacular feat, but this particular bill hit very close to home. The bill preserves the Green Mountain Lookout in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. More than that, this lookout is near and dear to the surrounding towns which have been plagued by the tragic mudslide in neighboring Oso, WA.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed and sent to President Obama legislation that will prevent removal of the popular Green Mountain Lookout, and provide a symbolic boost to recreation and tourism in mudslide-stricken Darrington.
“This bill can’t undo what has been done: But, as the mayor of Darrington told me, it can be a piece of good news and a victory for an inspiring community that has gone through so much,” said U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., who represents the area hit and cut off by the slide.
(Seattle PI article by Joel Connelly)Needless to say, this was a moment worth celebrating. And celebrate we did with vanilla and chocolate cupcakes featuring the Lookout and someone most of you will remember from childhood. :)
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