[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 101 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    GLADSTONE ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating the 
outstanding achievement of the city of Gladstone, Missouri, for being 
named one of the 10 winners of the National Civic League's 2008 All-
America City Award. The award recognizes communities that identify 
community-wide challenges and successfully deal with those challenges 
head on. Gladstone was one of 17 finalists for the award, and the only 
city in the Kansas City area that was a finalist this year.
  Gladstone on the Move, a citizen-based organization that identified 
long-range goals for the city, played a large role in making Gladstone 
stand out as an All-America City. Its recommendations included a 
property tax increase to pay for additional ambulance service, public 
improvements, an extension of a sales tax for the beautiful new 
community center, as well as a strong neighborhood revitalization 
program. The city of Gladstone should be proud of the way it 
effectively identified and met the needs of their residents.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in applauding Gladstone's city 
leaders and residents for their example of excellence as a winner of 
the National Civic League's 2008 All-America City. Their pride in their 
community and drive to keep improving their city should be commended 
and I am proud to represent them in Congress.

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