[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1009]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE BOLTON AND MENK FIRM FOR THEIR INNOVATIVE DESIGN OF A 
                     NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Bolton and 
Menk Firm for their innovative design of a new Wastewater Treatment 
Plant in the City of Buffalo, Minnesota. Their fresh ideas earned them 
a place of honor in the American Council of Engineering Companies 2009 
Engineering Excellence Awards Competition.
  This facility is the first of its kind in innovation and renewable 
resources for water treatment. The City of Buffalo, Minnesota asked for 
a state-of-the-art system and Bolton and Menk delivered. The facility 
provides a high quality treatment process and keeps the energy costs 
incredibly low to the city and its residents. By recycling and reusing, 
the wastewater treatment plant makes all biosolids disappear. Some of 
the biosolids are even reused in the community's road construction and 
repair. In the end, the City of Buffalo has one of the most eco-
friendly and fiscally responsible wastewater treatment plants in 
America. In fact, estimated savings for the first year of operation are 
expected to exceed $90,000 and $500,000 in the next 20 years.
  The 2009 Engineering Excellence Award has found a worthy recipient 
and I rise today to commend both Bolton and Menk for their innovation 
and attention to the needs of today's communities and the people of 
Buffalo, Minnesota for vision and a real commitment to excellence.

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