[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E334-E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. JOE BARTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2009

  Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to submit 
documentation consistent with the Republican Earmark Standards.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: Buses and Bus Facilities.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Fort Worth Transportation Authority 
(The T).
  Address of Receiving Entity: 1600 E. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 
76102.
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,425,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Buses and Bus Facilities account for CNG bus replacement by 
The T, Fort Worth, TX. The funding will be used to purchase coaches to 
replace the oldest vehicles in The T's fleet to be completed by October 
31, 2010.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: Elementary and Secondary Education (includes FIE).
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Ennis Independent School District.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 303 W. Knox, Ennis, TX 75120.
  Description of Request: I have secured $238,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Elementary and Secondary Education (includes FIE) account 
for the Alternative Learning Center, Ennis ISD, Ennis, TX. The funding 
will be used to establish an alternative approach to education for some 
of its most needy students. The Alternative Learning Center (ALC) will 
provide flexible hours for students to take core academic subjects 
needed for graduation as well as to participate in a variety of work/
study programs to be better prepared for the workforce.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE).
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: University of Texas at Arlington.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 701 South Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 
76019.
  Description of Request: I have secured $143,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Higher Education (includes FIPSE) account for the 
University of Texas at Arlington Systems Engineering Testbed: Systems 
Engineering Learning and Research Reinvented. The funding will be used 
to provide a unique simulation environment for students to study, 
predict performance, and analyze changes prior to project 
implementation; provide access to systems engineering tools at various 
phases of a project lifecycle; and serve as a resource for systems 
engineers to utilize for training.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: EERE.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: University of Texas at Arlington.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 701 South Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 
76019.
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,403,463 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the EERE account for the Center for Renewable Energy, Science 
and Technology (CREST). The funding will be used to build state-of-the-
art facilities at UT Arlington. This funding will enable CREST 
researchers to fully explore National energy objectives by studying (1) 
alternative energy technologies, including clean coal, biomass 
feedstock, solar photovoltaic devices, wind, and fuel cells; (2) cost-
effective delivery of energy for both vehicles and electric power 
generation via optimal planning and management of hydrogen distribution 
and power grid integration; and (3) intelligent energy decision-making, 
including power monitoring, environmental, and economic issues.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: COPS Law Enforcement Technology.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Arlington.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76004-
3231.
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the COPS Law Enforcement Technology account for the City of 
Arlington, TX. The funding will be used to purchase interoperable 
communications equipment and to help equip a secure, integrated Police, 
Fire, and Transportation preparedness and emergency response center in 
Arlington's Entertainment District (Texas Rangers Ballpark in 
Arlington, Six Flags Over Texas, the Arlington Convention Center, the 
GloryPark development and the Dallas Cowboys Stadium Complex).

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: Corps of Engineers, Construction.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Arlington.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76004-
3231.
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,914,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Corps of Engineers, Construction account for Johnson Creek, 
City of Arlington, TX. The funding will be used to reduce flood damage, 
stabilize Johnson Creek's streambed and stream valley, restore riparian 
areas and wildlife habitats, mitigate and prevent silt accumulation, 
improve water quality and provide an important recreational amenity 
that traverses the entire City of Arlington.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: Facilities and Equipment (FAA).
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: City of Arlington.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76004-
3231.
  Description of Request: I have secured $963,300 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Facilities and Equipment (FAA) account for the Medium 
Approach Lighting System, Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, TX. 
The funding will be used for construction and installation of a Medium 
Approach Lighting System at the Arlington Municipal Airport to 
supplement and enhance the existing Instrument Landing System (1LS) for 
Runway 34.

  Requesting Member: Congressman Joe Barton.
  Bill Number: H.R. 1105--FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
  Account: Economic Development Initiatives.
  Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
  Address of Receiving Entity: 505 East Border, Arlington, TX 76010.

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  Description of Request: I have secured $190,000 in funding in H.R. 
1105 in the Economic Development Initiatives account for the Center for 
Innovation. The funding will be used to complete The Center for 
Innovation at Arlington, TX.

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