[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 83 (Wednesday, June 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1135-E1136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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                          HON. MELISSA A. HART

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 2004

  Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Bridgewater Community Development Corporation (BCDC) 
for successfully arranging the second annual Bridgewater Community Fun 
Fest. I am encouraged that the citizens of Western Pennsylvania are 
working hard to improve their local economies.
  The BCDC was created as a means to foster the development of the 
Borough of Bridgewater by taking advantage of its inherent strengths. 
Marcia Liggett, secretary and member of the Bridgewater Community 
Development Corporation (BCDC), created the concept of the Community 
Fun Fest. The focus of the Fun Fest is to bring together the community 
with local business owners, police department, fire department, and 
elected officials. The fun fest brings all aspect of the community 
together to interact and form new relationships that will foster a 
better economic community in the Borough of Bridgewater.
  The first Borough of Bridgewater Fun Fest was a large success drawing 
nearly 1,000 people; however, this year is anticipated to draw nearly 
double the crowd of the first. Providing 2,000 residents of Bridgewater 
a chance to meet local officials, business owners, learn the 
organizations of their town, and meet their neighbors. It is a 
community effort composed of a coalition of residents, business 
leaders, and interested persons working together to improve 
Bridgewater.
  I ask that my colleagues in the House of Representatives join me in 
honoring the second annual Borough of Bridgewater Fun Fest.

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All communities across the country should strive to foster economic 
development within their neighborhoods just as Bridgewater has done--I 
praise the efforts of this ambitious group.

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