[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E892]
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                     TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF WEBSTER

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the selection 
of the town of Webster as Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary 
Sportstown for the state of New York. Jim Donahue, president of the 
National Recreation and Parks Association and David S. Morris, 
publisher of Sports Illustrated, presented the award to the Webster 
Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Webster Community 
Partnership on May 15, 2004.
  Criteria for the selection was based upon the implementation of 
philosophy, policy/procedures, education and training strategies, youth 
development strategies, community commitment to parks and recreation 
resources, innovations for community development, and scope of the 
programming.
  The Town of Webster shows a unique ability in combining resources 
with the Central School District and Youth Sports council to facilitate 
sports programs for the benefit of the entire community. Mr. Speaker, I 
commend the Town of Webster for its hard work, dedication to community 
development and thank all volunteers and officials who make the program 
a success.

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