[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 53 (Monday, March 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ON ITS 40TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 30, 2009

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Mid-Ohio 
Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) on its 40th anniversary. MORPC has 
been vital in assisting local governments of Central Ohio to address 
challenges and opportunities associated with growth and development in 
the region.
  Solving important issues such as transportation, economic 
development, and energy conservation are vital to our country's success 
in the 21st century. Central Ohio is grateful to have a long lasting 
partnership with an organization that tackles these issues and works to 
solve problems.
  The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission partners with over 40 local 
governments who represent all sectors of central Ohio. Each of these 
organizations in conjunction with MORPC seeks to improve the quality of 
life in central Ohio.
  Just one of the many examples where MORPC has supported local 
governments is its work with the state's Clean Ohio Fund. MORPC is 
assisting the state in restoring and connecting Ohio's natural and 
urban places by preserving green space farmland, cleaning up brown 
fields, and improving recreational trails. We have already seen the 
effects of the Clean Ohio Fund with redevelopment and job creation in 
central Ohio.
  I want to thank MORPC for working with the 44 local partners to 
ensure prosperity and growth for their communities. I would like to 
congratulate the leadership of MORPC including Executive Director 
Chester Jourdan, Chair Dean Ringle, Vice Chair Derrick Clay and 
Secretary Marilyn Brown.
  I acknowledge this historic day with our friends at the Mid-Ohio 
Regional Planning Commission and celebrate our continued support for 
their mission. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating them.

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