[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 56 (Friday, March 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               STEWART VINCENT WOLFE MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
my constituents in Yuma to revitalize and beautify their surroundings.
  The community came together to create the Stewart Vincent Wolfe 
Memorial Playground located in the Yuma West Wetlands Regional Park. 
This is a true community project as it was created from the input of 
over 5,000 local schoolchildren. This project united all generations to 
create it and was fully assembled by dedicated volunteers throughout 
two weekends in February.
  I have heard from many parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and 
educators that the children have approved thoroughly of the park. And 
today I rise to thank the community for the park and provide my 
heartfelt approval and gratitude as well.
  This park has an important role in Yuma, as it is a culmination of 
work from all aspects of the community. It also served as an 
educational tool. Bringing in the children to have input was an 
opportunity for the children to learn about planning in our community, 
in addition to preservation of open and friendly spaces.
  There was much sweat and hard work that was put into the park, and I 
guarantee there will be many squeals of joy and happy families for 
years to come.
  This important achievement will long be remembered in Yuma, and it is 
with pride that I celebrate with my constituents in the realization of 
this important park.

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