[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 98 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the U.S. House of 
Representatives Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am 
submitting the following information regarding an earmark I received as 
part of H.R. 2996, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010:
  The City of Gainesville Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project, 
Gainesville, TX--$500,000--STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 
Project--Congressman Michael C. Burgess
  The purpose of this project is to expand the water supply and 
distribution system to convey treated water to the City of Valley View, 
Bolivar Water Supply and other water users in Cooke County, Texas. The 
requested funding will be utilized for raw water pump station 
improvements, a treatment unit and backwash pump station, high service 
pump station expansion, and other appurtenances as necessary for the 
water treatment plant upgrade. Federal funding is necessary to allow 
the city to meet its obligation to provide a stable drinking water 
supply for residents of Gainesville and surrounding communities and to 
reduce the region's reliance on limited groundwater sources. The total 
project cost is $2,533,007. Matching funds will be provided through in-
kind services and through city and state funds.
  The City of Gainesville is located at 200 South Rusk, Gainesville, TX 
76240.

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