[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H3531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MAHONING VALLEY

  (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today to 
congratulate the Mahoning Valley on a much-deserved honor. It recently 
ranked seventh in the Nation among mid-sized metropolitan areas for 
business attraction and expansion, according to Site Selection 
magazine. This is the first time the Valley has been chosen since the 
survey began 30 years ago.
  Amidst all the bad economic news, this announcement was a bright spot 
that demonstrates all the hard work our businesses, workforce, and 
elected officials have put into making our community a great place to 
live and work and expand. The Mahoning Valley is ripe for economic 
development, and I am so pleased to see it receive such positive 
recognition. The magazine recognizes the local metropolitan area, which 
includes Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties in Ohio.
  Congratulations, Mahoning Valley. I am so proud to represent you, and 
look forward to continuing to help foster economic development in 
Ohio's Sixth District.

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