[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 128 (Thursday, August 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 LAFAYETTE, IN: NAMED ALL-AMERICAN CITY

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                           HON. JOHN T. MYERS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 3, 1995

  Mr. MYERS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the National Civic League named 
Lafayette, IN an All-American City at its annual convention in June. 
Lafayette was one of only 10 cities nationwide that received this 
designation out of 145 communities under consideration. The citizens of 
Lafayette will observe the well-deserved recognition this Sunday with a 
day long celebration.
  Lafayette was recognized by the National Civic League for the ability 
of its citizens to effectively solve problems by working together as a 
community. I can attest to that ethic as it relates to the Lafayette 
railroad relocation project. This massive rail relocation effort was 
designed by city officials, corporate and business leaders and local 
citizens with the safety needs of the community in mind. I am 
continually amazed at the near unanimous support the project receives 
from all of the community's citizens.
  The willingness of the community to help its neighbors is exhibited 
by the altruistic work done by the Lafayette Neighborhood Housing 
Services and the family services organizations. These nonprofit groups, 
comprised of lenders, city officials, businesses, residents, and other 
interested parties, have successfully developed 50 safe and affordable 
rental units for lower-income citizens. No one can argue that Lafayette 
doesn't take care of its own.
  Lafayette is a city that has retained the values of hard work, faith, 
and patriotism even as it has grown into a major metropolitan area. It 
is a community that should serve as a model to cities across the Nation 
and I am proud to represent its citizens in Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Lafayette on this designation and 
encourage the citizens and elected officials to wear the title of 
``All-American City'' with pride. It is certainly deserved.


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