[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 141 (Monday, September 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING PRAIRIE CREEK GREENWAY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the Prairie 
Creek Greenway in Platte County, MO. On September 8, 2008, the National 
Recreation Trail (NRT) Dedication and Tour of Missouri Watch Event is 
publicly announcing Prairie Creek Greenway as the only trail in 
Missouri to receive NRT designation this year. This distinguished award 
is one of the highest honors a local government can receive for a trail 
project.
  I would also like to recognize and thank the Platte County 
Commissioners: Betty Knight, Jim Plunkett, and Tom Pryor. Due to their 
constant work and dedication, they truly made the Prairie Creek 
Greenway a success and an asset to the community. The creation of this 
trail in Platte County will help preserve the natural beauty of 
Missouri.
  This honor for the Prairie Creek Greenway would not have been 
possible without the help of private partnerships between the county, 
developers, and homes association connected to the Greenway. I applaud 
the effort and devotion that has been put into this trail in Platte 
County, MO and commend the recognition of the Greenway.

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