[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      AN ``OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY''

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great township 
of Cranberry, Pennsylvania for being honored by the Pennsylvania 
Commerce of Business and Industry as ``Outstanding Community'' 1998. 
The award was presented on September 14, 1998, in Hershey, PA.
  Founded in 1804, Cranberry has grown into a thriving township that 
offers a prosperous job market and a high quality of life for its 
citizens. Since 1990 alone it has gained more than 1,180,000 square 
feet of new commercial construction. Their economy is a model for the 
modern economy based in retail trade and the service industry. For 
these reasons the Pennsylvania Commerce of Business and Industry chose 
to honor them this year.
  This is a great accomplishment for Cranberry Township as they are the 
first township of this size to receive the award. They provide an 
example for other small communities in this country on how to succeed 
and compete economically.

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