[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. McCARTHY of California. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I requested that were included as part 
of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, 
Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Kevin McCarthy
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293
  Account: Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement for Post 
Secondary Education
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kern Community College District
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, 
California 93301
  Description of Request: $250,000 was included for the Kern Community 
College District (KCCD) to purchase wind, solar, and other renewable 
energy equipment for training renewable energy technicians and 
engineers, and for institutionalization of curriculum for the Renewable 
Energy Regional Workforce Training program at KCCD affiliated schools 
(Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College, and Porterville College), as 
well as Taft College. Kern County produces over 30% of wind-generated 
electricity in California and 5% in the nation, as well as ranks 4th in 
California in potential solar power generating capacity. As more 
emphasis is placed on renewable and clean energy, estimates indicate 
there will be a need to fill several thousand new jobs in the region 
over the next 5 years to meet industry need. This KCCD training program 
will help ensure the U.S. workforce has the skills to fill today and 
tomorrow's renewable energy jobs.

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