[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1924-E1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHWEST AND SOUTH SHORE CLEAN 
                              CITIES, INC.

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor and pleasure that 
I stand before you to recognize Ivy Tech Community College Northwest 
and South Shore Clean Cities, Incorporated, as they join the National 
Alternative Fuels Training Consortium in hosting the 2006 National 
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Day Odyssey. They, along with other 
community leaders, will come together on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at 
the Westfield Shoppingtown in Hobart, Indiana to explore alternatives 
to powering cars and trucks with gasoline and diesel throughout many 
locations across Northwest Indiana.
  The National AFV Day Odyssey began in 2002. The mission of the 
National AFV Day Odyssey, which is vital to the protection of our 
environment for future generations of our country and the world, is to 
create awareness of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. 
The first event reached more than 17,000 people at 51 sites nationwide. 
In 2004, nearly 25,000 people attended the 54 locations where the 
Odyssey events were held. Having continually grown in size and 
interest, this event will once again explore the environmental needs 
for AFV's in our country, and local participants will learn of 
alternative fuel options to protect the future of not only Northwest 
Indiana, but the rest of the nation as well.
  On October 12, 2006, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest and South 
Shore Clean Cities, Incorporated will be educating participants on how 
alternative fuels can be part of the solution to America's 
environmental and energy needs. The day's events will include 
presentations, information, and games, as well as a special appearance 
by the Lindquist CNG

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Race Team, a racing team that enhances the goals of National AFV Day by 
racing alternative fuel vehicles in high-profile races throughout the 
United States.
  Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in recognizing and paying tribute to the National 
Alternative Fuels Training Consortium, Ivy Tech Community College 
Northwest, and South Shore Clean Cities, Incorporated as they strive to 
provide the tools and education for protecting our local and national 
interests in securing both the future of our environment and our 
Nation's energy independence.

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