[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to submit documentation 
consistent with the new Republican Earmark Standards.
  Requesting Member: Congressman John R. Carter.
  Bill Number: H.R. 5658--The Duncan Hunter National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009.
  Account: Military Construction, Army.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Fort Hood, TX.
  Address of Receiving Entity: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. 
1001, Rm W321, Fort Hood, TX 75544.
  Description of Request: I have secured $18,288,000 in authorization 
funding in H.R. 5658 in the Military Construction, Army account for a 
Chapel with Religious Education Center project at Fort Hood, TX.
  This project will construct a standard design chapel complex and 
religious education center. Primary facilities include a chapel 
complex, religious education center, administrative area, conference 
rooms, library, multipurpose activity area, kitchen and storage areas, 
fire alarm and fire suppression systems, connection to Installation 
Energy Management Control System (ECMS), and building information 
systems. Special foundations are required due to the expansive soils. 
Supporting facilities include electrical, water, sanitary sewer, and 
natural gas utilities; storm drainage; chilled water distribution; 
paving, walks, curbs and gutters; security lighting, information 
systems; landscaping and site improvements. Heating will be provided by 
self-contained natural gas units. Access for the handicapped will be 
provided. Comprehensive Interior Design package is required. Anti-
terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures include mass notification 
system, structural reinforcement, special doors and windows, high 
curbing, and other measures to maintain stand-off distance.
  Fort Hood, Texas is a strategic installation for the Army. This 
project was programmed to receive funding in Fiscal Year 2012, but was 
identified by the garrison commander as the highest unfunded priority 
in Fiscal Year 2009. The project is necessary to improve psychological 
and spiritual care for the soldiers and their families.
  Military Construction projects are always 100% funded by the U.S. 
Federal government so there is no opportunity for matching funds.

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