[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
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               HONORING THE OCCOQUAN WATERSHED COALITION

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Occoquan Watershed Coalition (OWC) of Fairfax County, Virginia.
  Established in 1994, the Occoquan Watershed Coalition is a 
nonpartisan, broad-based citizens group that works to improve 
communication and expand dialogue regarding major issues concerning the 
Springfield District portion of this environmentally sensitive region.
  The coalition actively works with the Virginia General Assembly, the 
Virginia Department of Transportation, and citizen and homeowner 
associations to protect and improve both the environment and the 
quality of life of the area's residents. Specific examples of the OWC's 
efforts include their involvement in the closure of the Lorton Prison 
Complex and subsequent redevelopment of the area. The coalition also 
closely monitored numerous transportation decisions including the 
refurbishment of the Yates Ford Bridge and paving of Yates Ford Road.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank the Occoquan Watershed 
Coalition for 10 years of dedicated service to its community. I call 
upon my colleagues to join me in applauding the OWC's past 
accomplishments and in wishing the program continued success in the 
many years to come.

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