[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 89 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1408]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on congressionally-directed funding, I am 
submitting the following information regarding funding included in H.R. 
2487, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act of 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2487
  Account: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs--Byrne 
Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Recipient: Operation UNITE
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide $4,450,000 in directed funding to 
Operation UNITE, a comprehensive program to combat the scourge of drug 
abuse in southern and eastern Kentucky by coordinating federal, state 
and local efforts in law enforcement, treatment and education. 
Operation UNITE has arrested 3,028 drug dealers and removed over $8.64 
million worth of drugs off the street, including 86,068 prescription 
pills, 450 pounds of marijuana, 11.7 pounds of meth and 23 pounds of 
cocaine. Over 2,050 non-violent offenders have participated in UNITE-
funded drug courts, and more than 1,430 individuals grappling with 
addiction have received vouchers for treatment. Funding in FY10 will be 
used to continue vital enforcement activities, effective treatment 
programs partnered with local governments, community organizations and 
faith-based groups, as well as expand an intensive education program to 
warn school children of the dangers of drug abuse.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 2487
  Account: NOAA--Operations, Research and Facilities
  Legal Name of Recipient: Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc.
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 in directed funding for 
Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., the first initiative specifically created 
to solve severe environmental degradation problems in southern and 
eastern Kentucky. PRIDE, a non-profit organization, unites citizens 
with the resources of federal, state and local governments in order to 
improve water quality in the region, clean up illegal trash dumps and 
other solid waste, and promote environmental awareness and education to 
break the cycle of pollution. To date, PRIDE has recruited more than 
287,720 volunteers, provided 28,089 homes with access to sanitary 
wastewater treatment, and cleaned up 588,161 bags and an additional 
135,884 tons of trash. Funding in FY10 will be used to continue these 
vital environmental and educational initiatives in Appalachian 
Kentucky.

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