[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 75 (Tuesday, June 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
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 CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF DESOTO FOR BEING NAMED AN ALL-AMERICAN CITY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2006

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
commend DeSoto on being named an All-American City by the National 
Civic League. Each year, the All-American City Award is given to ten 
communities that exemplify the true American spirit, and show 
outstanding abilities to identify problems and collectively conquer 
community-wide issues.
  It takes collaboration from the whole community to be an All-American 
City, and DeSoto serves as a shining example of what can be 
accomplished when community members, government, businesses and non-
profit organizations work together to address critical local issues.
  I would like to congratulate my outstanding constituents in DeSoto; 
especially Mayor Michael Hurtt and the DeSoto City Council. Through 
their leadership, DeSoto has produced several exceptional grassroots 
initiatives including: DeSoto Dining and Dialogue, the Empowered 
Homeowners Associations Program, and the Youth Initiatives including 
the Hip Hop Summit.
  DeSoto might be a small suburb of Dallas but has done a huge job in 
bettering the lives of average Texans through cooperation and 
grassroots initiatives. The accolades DeSoto is receiving are 
imminently well deserved, and I am confident of continued success for 
years to come.

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