[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S15093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE ``NEW'' OLD NORTH END

  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, Burlington Vermont's Old North End does not 
look like the kind of community most people, even most Vermonters, 
envision when they think of Vermont. It is one of the State's most 
economically depressed neighborhoods, in a city which is the closet 
thing to urban you will find in Vermont. But the character of 
Vermonters, is as evident in the Old North End as it is in every corner 
of Vermont.
  One year ago the resident's of the Old North End requested 
designation as an enterprise community under President Clinton's new 
enterprise zone initiative. The State and city government, businesses, 
schools, nonprofit groups, and residents sat down together and came up 
with a plan to rebuild the Old North End.
  I have never seen so many people, from such different backgrounds 
work so hard to fulfill their dream. That hard work paid off.
  This weekend Vermont's only enterprise community celebrates the 
beginning of its revitalization and the launching of 70 strategies for 
renewal. I am honored to have been asked to participate in that 
celebration.
  Today, the dream of a new Old North End is well on its way to 
becoming a reality. The foundations have already been built with the 
dedication and commitment of a great many people who have shown all of 
the best qualities Vermont has to offer. Congratulations are in order 
for every one of them. Let the celebration begin.

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