[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2844]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF WARSAW, MISSOURI

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this means to acknowledge 
Warsaw, Missouri, and the efforts of the Parks and Recreation 
Department to turn this beautiful city into Missouri's most bike-
friendly community. Already a destination city for Americans seeking to 
enjoy Missouri's two largest lakes, Warsaw is working to become a model 
city for healthy living.
  Under the leadership of City Administrator Randy Pogue and Parks and 
Recreation Director Mac Vorce, Warsaw plans to build a network of 15 to 
20 miles of trails that radiate from the city center like the spokes of 
a wheel. These trails will connect the major area attractions and allow 
the residents of Warsaw to travel by bicycle to school and work. By 
building this impressive network of trails, Warsaw is creating a 
culture of healthy living. Pogue and Vorce hope that these trails will 
inspire Missourians to get out of the house, put down the television 
remote, and enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the Fourth District of 
Missouri.
  What began as a dream eight years ago is now close to becoming a 
reality due to the hard work of Pogue, Vorce, and their visionary team 
of engineers and staff members. After this House passed the American 
Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February of this year, Warsaw applied 
for and received two grants to fund the renovation of Steamboat Landing 
and the surrounding area. This federal stimulus money, coupled with 
``handshake funds'' from the Corps of Engineers, will allow Warsaw to 
finish this project and provide greater access to the beauty of this 
city.
  Madam Speaker, Warsaw, which is situated in the heart of the Fourth 
District, is blessed with the God-given beauty of its natural 
surroundings. I trust that my fellow members of the House will join me 
in recognizing Warsaw as a model for healthy living and the promotion 
of the great outdoors.

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