[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 112 (Thursday, July 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1910]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. GREGG HARPER

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. HARPER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288--Department of 
Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 2010:
  Requesting Member: Congressman Gregg Harper
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: AIP--Airport Improvement Program
  Project Name: Essential Air Field Infrastructure Improvements, 
Jackson-Evers International Airport
  Recipient and Address: Jackson-Evers International Airport, 100 
International Drive, Jackson, MS 39298
  Amount: $750,000
  Description: Jackson-Evers International Airport is in need of 
essential airfield infrastructure improvements that involve 
rehabilitation and replacement of security systems and airfield erosion 
and drainage systems.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Gregg Harper
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Delta Regional Transportation Development
  Program Project Name: East Metropolitan Corridor
  Recipient and Address: City of Flowood, P.O. Box 320069, Flowood, MS 
39232
  Amount: $250,000
  Description: Funds will be used to finish pre-construction 
activities. The East Metropolitan Corridor is 5 miles in length and 
links Interstate 20, at the Crossgates Interchange in Brandon, MS, with 
Lakeland Drive at its intersection with Old Fannin Road in Flowood, MS.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Gregg Harper
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Economic Development Initiatives
  Project Name: City Center Renovation and Construction Project
  Recipient and Address: City of Ridgeland, P.O. Box 217, Ridgeland, MS 
39158
  Amount: $100,000
  Description: Funds will be used to analyze, plan, and commence the 
conversion of an existing concrete plant site in the heart of Ridgeland 
into a new city complex and mixed use development. The City Center will 
be located near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 51 and the Natchez Trace 
Parkway.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Gregg Harper
  Bill Number: H.R. 3288
  Account: Economic Development Initiatives
  Project Name: Pelahatchie Site Development for Economic Development 
Recipient and Address: Town of Pelahatchie, 705 Second Street, 
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
  Amount: $150,000
  Description: The Town of Pelahatchie seeks funds to ready 450 acres 
for site development along the Interstate 20 corridor.

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