[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING BOONE COUNTY ON THE OPENING OF A NEW JAIL AND LAW 
                          ENFORCEMENT FACILITY

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2009

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the citizens of 
Boone County, Arkansas on the opening of a new Jail and Law Enforcement 
Facility.
  As Boone County has grown over the decades, the need for a modern 
jail and law enforcement facility became apparent. Ground was broken 
for this 27,000 square-foot building in August 2007, and less than 2 
years later we have an excellent facility that will help us in the 
fight to keep the county safe. The people of Boone County should be 
proud of their new facility.
  Thanks is due to my friends Sheriff Danny Hickman and Judge Mike 
Moore for their leadership, and to the Quorum Court and other elected 
officials for their hard work. Also, a local \1/4\ cent sales tax 
increase was passed to fund construction of this facility, so it is 
proper to acknowledge that the taxpayers are truly the ones who have 
enabled the construction of this facility.
  We all know and understand that law enforcement is vital to keeping 
our homes secure, our streets safe, and communities prosperous. This 
new facility would not have been built without the efforts of everyone 
working together, and they have my congratulations.

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