[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 42 (Friday, April 3, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3233]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY BETTERMENT COMMITTEE OF MT. VERNON, MISSOURI

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
tremendous accomplishment by the Community Betterment Committee of Mt. 
Vernon, Missouri, On April 23, 1998, a project that began almost 2\1/2\ 
years ago will be dedicated at a lighting ceremony. Lighting the 
Lawrence County Courthouse, once just a dream to many citizens, has now 
become a reality.
  Through the perseverance of the Community Betterment Committee, 
private funds were raised to complete the project. The hard work put 
forth by the Mt. Vernon Community is impressive. Because of these 
efforts the Lawrence County Courthouse, for years to come, will be lit 
at night for people to enjoy.
  I congratulate the Community Betterment Committee for their 
outstanding achievement. Additionally, I commend the Mt. Vernon 
community for their generosity, without which, none of this would have 
been possible. I wish them continued success in all future 
endeavors.

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