[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 175 (Monday, December 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2477]
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                        HONORING CALDWELL, IDAHO

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                       HON. C.L. ``BUTCH'' OTTER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of 
Caldwell, Idaho for their outstanding record of city management. The 
city was recently honored to be on the short list for a national city 
management award, for cities with populations under 50,000. As part of 
their recognition, CNN wanted to include them in a program highlighting 
such cities around the United States. Caldwell has made many strides 
recently towards revitalizing their downtown, with projects such as the 
Indian Creek reconfiguration project. The cost of being included in 
CNN's program, however, was $24,000--a fee used to bring the television 
crew to the city. Under Mayor Garret Nancolas, the city declined CNN's 
offer because of the high cost to be included. The city felt the funds 
could be used more appropriately to directly benefit their citizens. 
This example truly reiterates the city's dedication to its citizens and 
its exceptional management. The city of Caldwell, Idaho should be an 
example to cities nationwide and I am honored to represent such an 
exceptional city. The State of Idaho is also honored to include this 
city as one of its own.

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