[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 111 (Tuesday, September 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1525-E1526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2000

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of Santa 
Clarita, California, for its activities on behalf of preserving the 
Santa Clara River, located in my district, and for its activities 
recognizing National Pollution Prevention Week.
  The City of Santa Clarita will hold its annual ``River Rally'' at the 
Santa Clara River on September 23, 2000. This event will highlight the 
importance of the Santa Clara River. During this annual event, citizens 
from throughout the city and the greater Santa Clarita Valley gather 
and pick up trash from the banks of the river. The River Rally raises 
awareness of the river and pollution prevention measures. The city and 
the many business and individuals who participate in the River Rally 
deserve our thanks.
  The City is holding the River Rally during National Pollution 
Prevention Week, which is

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September 18-24. We all value a clean environment. In order to achieve 
that goal, the city of Santa Clarita has developed a pollution 
prevention program that is aimed at protecting the environment and 
encouraging economic competitiveness.
  Santa Clarita is to be commended for taking these steps to safeguard 
our environment and raise awareness of the importance of pollution 
prevention.

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