[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 58 (Thursday, April 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMEMORATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY

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                               speech of

                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 40th annual 
Earth Day.
  Each year Earth Day offers us an opportunity to reflect on the 
progress we have made toward protecting our environment and the work 
that we still need to do.
  Now more than ever, we have an historic opportunity to take action to 
limit the harmful effects of climate change and create the clean energy 
economy of the future.
  And there is no reason why America shouldn't be at the forefront of 
this new economy--and my hometown of Sacramento is helping to lead that 
effort.
  To date, our area has among the highest federal funding levels 
through the Recovery Act and other grants to support investments in 
clean-tech and energy efficiency projects, including SmartGrid.
  Madam Speaker, Sacramento's efforts are helping to lay the groundwork 
for renewed economic prosperity for our country, create good jobs, and 
will provide enormous benefits to our environment at the same time.

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