[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1774-E1775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of the FY 2010 Labor, 
Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith
  Bill Number: FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Account: Department of Education--Elementary & Secondary Education
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New Braunfels Independent School 
District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 430 W. Mill Street, New Braunfels, TX 
78130
  Description of Request: I have secured $350,000 for the Texas State 
University to implement Texas Mathworks at the New Braunfels 
Independent School District. It is my understanding that funding of the 
project would enable Texas Mathworks to provide NBISD with specialized 
training for teachers in math and impact 600 students during the school 
year. Texas Mathworks is a center for mathematics education formed by 
Texas State University System to develop model programs and self-
sustaining learning communities that engage Texas K-12 students in 
doing mathematics at a high level. Texas Mathworks proves to be an 
effective model for engaging and retaining students' interest in math 
and science, enabling teachers to effectively teach it at the highest 
levels. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith
  Bill Number: FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Account: Department of Education--HRSA--Health Facilities and 
Services
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eastside Eyecare Clinic, San 
Antonio, TX
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2547 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, 
TX 78203

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  Description of Request: I have secured $250,000 for the Eastside 
Eyecare Clinic for facilities and equipment. It is my understanding 
that one hundred percent of the requested funding will be used to 
purchase equipment and technology for the clinical labs in the Eastside 
Eyecare Clinic and the School of Optometry. These labs will offer 
clinical optometry services, especially in the field of pediatric and 
geriatric optometric services. Federal investment in the proposed 
Eastside Eyecare Clinic will provide new and enhanced health services 
to a traditionally underserved population that is largely African-
American, with a standard of living consistently below the poverty 
line. This initiative will also provide new educational opportunities 
in optometry to populations historically underrepresented in this 
field. In addition, the establishment of a Community Clinic in the East 
Side will have the extra benefit of spurring economic development in 
this long-impoverished area. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith
  Bill Number: FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Account: Department of Education--HRSA--Health Facilities and 
Services
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Texas Health Science 
Center at San Antonio
  Address of Requesting Entity: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 
78229
  Description of Request: I have secured $150,000 for the University of 
Texas Health Science Center for facilities and equipment. It is my 
understanding that the funds will be spent on space development/
renovations, faculty recruitment start-up costs, equipment purchases 
and maintenance, supplies and travel, and innovative discovery research 
seed projects. Understanding the pathogenesis and clinical management 
of airway diseases through basic science, clinical and translational 
research innovation and collaborations will provide important insights 
as to how to interrupt respiratory disease progression and improve 
health for many millions of Texas citizens and hundreds of millions 
throughout the U.S. and beyond. I certify that neither I nor my spouse 
has any financial interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith
  Bill Number: FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Account: Institute of Museum & Library Services--Museums and 
Libraries
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Witte Museum
  Address of Requesting Entity: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 
78229
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 for the Witte Museum 
for exhibits and education outreach. It is my understanding that 
funding will be used to preserve and promote the culture and heritage 
of South Texas. To this end, the Witte is working closely with local 
educators to develop and refine programs and exhibits that will promote 
its mission by expanding educational outreach to its projected half 
million visitors; one third of whom are schoolchildren whose curriculum 
is interwoven with programs that align with Texas Essential Knowledge 
and Skills, TEKS. The South Texas Heritage Center is but one component 
of the expansion with the appropriation request focused on promoting 
educational outreach by providing funding for the design and 
development of these exhibits, as well as, their fabrication and 
installation. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.

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