[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 70 (Thursday, May 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF DELAWARE GREENWAY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to celebrate and pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of Delaware 
Greenways. Preserving Delaware's scenic corridors and back country 
roads, getting children and their families out on the greenways, and 
promoting responsible and environmentally sensitive growth are some of 
the tenets of Delaware Greenways.
  Greenways are linear corridors of open space that can be used for 
conservation or recreation. They may include stream corridors, 
abandoned railroad rights of way, scenic highways like Route 52 in 
Wilmington, greenbelts around cities or towns and riverfront walks like 
we see today along the Christina River. A greenway is capable of 
providing individuals and families an opportunity to experience the 
outdoors in a safe and enjoyable fashion while also giving them good 
exercise and educational opportunities close to home.
  Programs supported by Delaware Greenways, such as No Child Left 
Inside, help children at a very early age understand the importance of 
exercise and provide them with a hands-on opportunity to learn about 
nature and our community. Trail Days provide families with experiences 
they will cherish for generations. Many of the projects Delaware 
Greenways either initiated or supported have had great success. 
Examples include: Blue Ball Greenway and Barn restoration, East Coast 
Greenways, Rail-to-trail, Northern Delaware Greenway, Junction & 
Breakwater Trail, and the Hockessin and Mill Creek Greenway. Each of 
these projects has helped connect communities and provide thousands of 
families with a remarkable opportunity to experience the outdoors.
  I express my heartfelt thanks to all those who have supported 
Delaware Greenways, and to those who have been fortunate enough to 
utilize these facilities. I hope you will continue to support and use 
these facilities while enjoying the outdoors.

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