[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E185-E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRAVIS McCORMICK KLEENWOOD DAY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 24, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, Saturday, January 27, 2007, is not an 
ordinary day for the community of Kingwood, Texas. Before many people 
get out of bed, residents will be up armed with trash bags waging a war 
against litter.
  The ``Travis McCormick Kleenwood Day'' is an annual event where 
people of all ages volunteer to clean up their neighborhoods. They 
don't do it because they have to; they do it because they have pride in 
their community.
  This year will mark the fourth annual Kleenwood Day. This effort is 
spearheaded by Kingwood Chamber of Commerce President Sparky Nolan. 
Because of Sparky's determination and enthusiasm, the number of 
volunteers continues to grow exponentially.

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  This year, beginning at their neighborhood pools, residents will pick 
up thousands of pounds of litter near sidewalks, greenbelt trails and 
curbs.
  These volunteer efforts are commendable and an inspiration for others 
to show pride in their communities.
  I am proud to have Kingwood, Texas, in my district.
  That's just the way it is.

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