[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 97 (Thursday, July 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1331]
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                  TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2001

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to congratulate the City of Fayetteville on its recent selection 
as an All-America City for 2001. This is quite an honor, and indeed one 
that is well-deserved.
  In particular, I would like to pay special tribute to those 
individuals who served on the Fayetteville All-America City Award 
Committee for their tremendous efforts to bring due recognition to this 
fine city located in the Seventh Congressional District of North 
Carolina.
  Under this committee's exemplary leadership, Fayetteville has been 
recognized as a model for all cities across the nation to emulate. By 
encouraging community-wide involvement to help address and solve local 
issues, the residents of Fayetteville have shown that they truly have 
what it takes to be All-America citizens.
  They are to be commended for their efforts to implement three 
innovative programs known as Operation Inasmuch, MetroVisions, and 
Study Circles. By fostering an atmosphere of commitment, cooperation, 
and community, these programs have served to make Fayetteville an even 
better place to call home.
  The City of Fayetteville is indeed privileged to have such dedicated 
citizens working tirelessly to promote all that this community has to 
offer. With hard work and dedication, the residents of Fayetteville 
have what it takes to make a real difference. I am confident that 
whatever challenges Fayetteville may have--now or in the future--the 
citizens of this fine city will overcome them and go forward with 
inspiration, imagination, and innovation.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in saluting Fayetteville for 
this distinguished honor of being named an All-America City for 2001.

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