[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1669-E1670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           EPA'S GREEN POWER PARTNERS IN TEXAS' 26TH DISTRICT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the United States 
Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partners located in the 
26th District of Texas: China Star of Lewisville, East Ocean of Flower 
Mound, Four Seasons Dry Cleaners of Carrollton, Judy L. Kelly PC/
Wellness Plus of Carrollton, Main Street Car Wash and Lube of 
Lewisville, Mike's Hobby Hanger of Carrollton, and Oishi Japanese 
Restaurant of Lewisville.
  The EPA's Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that 
encourages organizations to use green power as a part of best-practice 
environmental management. Today, the EPA recognized these Green Power 
Partners in Texas for their commitment to renewable energy.
  Green power is beneficial renewable energy generated from natural 
resources; these resources are chosen due to their low environmental 
impact and abundant availability. Green Power Partners include 
commercial, industrial and community organizations that guarantee green 
power use as part of their yearly energy consumption. I am proud that 
Texas is the national leader in the number of Green Power Partners.
  Renewable energy should be a part of our comprehensive national 
energy policy. I appreciate the important contribution that renewable 
energy sources make to our national energy supply, while at the same 
time minimizing environmental impact.
  Again, I would like to commend the seven businesses located in the 
26th District, as well as all of the businesses and organizations 
nationwide that participate in the Green Power Partnership for their 
dedication to environmentally friendly electricity.

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