[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
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                  HONORING TEMPLE PARKS AND RECREATION

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2009

  Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like to commend Temple Parks and 
Recreation for their recent honor of being named one of the top four 
departments in the country for a city of its size. When the American 
Academy for Park and Recreation Administration honors one city with its 
National Gold Medal Award for Excellence, I am proud to say that one of 
our own cities, in Texas District 31, will be among the elite 
finalists.
  Congratulations to the residents, boards, committees, city council, 
city administration, and department staff, whose commitment to 
excellence over the past several years did not go unnoticed. I wish you 
all the best when the winner is named in October.

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