[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 107 (Friday, June 29, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1464]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONOR OF CITY OF HASTINGS, NEBRASKA

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that 
I rise today to honor a community in Nebraska's Third Congressional 
District, the City of Hastings, for being named the Greenest City in 
America by Yahoo! Incorporated. The contest to be the Greenest City in 
America began on May 14 and ended earlier this month.
  Residents of Hastings made an online pledge on Yahoo's website to 
live their everyday lives in a more environmentally-friendly way and 
then followed through on their pledges. I am proud Hastings earned this 
title, and I look forward to its ongoing efforts to make the City as 
eco-friendly as possible.
  This contest and the improvements Hastings made on its way to the top 
are perfect examples of an effective and fun way to protect our 
environment and learn about activities which can improve our lives. 
This is also a perfect example of how a private company--not a 
government mandate--can encourage cities throughout America to improve 
their local communities. This was not a government program compelling 
improvement, it was a private company helping towns and cities do what 
is right, and I commend both Hastings and Yahoo for their stewardship.
  I hope other companies follow Yahoo's lead, as I hope other 
communities in our country follow Hastings' example.

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