[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2804]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2009

  Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding funding received in my district as part of H.R. 2996, the 
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Lanana Creek Water Initiative. STAG Water and Wastewater 
Infrastructure Project, the City of Nacogdoches, P.O. Box 635030, 
Nacogdoches, Texas 75963, $500,000 for regional detention ponds to 
complete a storm water mitigation initiative at Lanana Creek, 
Nacogdoches, Texas, which will prevent submergence of a number of 
bridges by keeping Lanana Creek at a low water level. This will allow 
for full access of emergency personnel to areas south of the North Loop 
224 bridge at all times, and dealing with untenable wetland issues.

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