[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 89 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1417]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. CHRISTOPHER J. LEE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2009

  Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding an earmark I received as part of the Commerce and 
Justice, and Science Appropriations bill.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Christopher Lee (NY-26)
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: Office of Justice Programs--Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Genesee Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $537,000 for the 
Integrated Campus Security Initiative that will install digital 
surveillance cameras; a talk-a-phone emergency and paging system; fire 
and audio warning public address systems; and doors with keyless entry 
locks on all Genesee Community College campuses in Batavia, Albion, 
Arcade, Dansville, Medina, Lakeville, and Warsaw, NY.
  Of the total project amount, approximately $66,000 (or 11%) is for 
digital surveillance and security cameras; approximately $75,000 (or 
12%) is for emergency phones and paging system; approximately $185,000 
(or 30%) is for fire and audio systems; and approximately $291,000 (or 
47%) is for doors with keyless entry locks. This funding will complete 
the project. To date, Genesee Community College has established the 
network, the bandwidth necessary to achieve the project; formed 
necessary relationships with area law enforcement, including MOU's that 
define all roles; and set aside $80,000 (or 13%) for the project.
  The Integrated Campus Security Initiative will provide additional 
safety for all members of the College community and the right 
environment that enhances student learning and institution 
effectiveness. The College also trains local law enforcement officers 
for four counties and this project will present an additional training 
tool for these officers.

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