[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 67 (Thursday, May 6, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING THE CHEROKEE COUNTY AIRPORT

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                             HON. TOM PRICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2010

  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I'd like to take a moment to 
commend the remarkable effort and dedication of everyone involved in 
making the Cherokee County Airport in Georgia the shining jewel of this 
county's economic development.
  Tomorrow's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new terminal building will 
be a celebration of twenty plus years of perseverance and unselfish 
teamwork. This project is a wonderful example of what can be 
accomplished when governments at the state, local, and federal level 
work together with the people of a community to build a stronger 
economic foundation.
  Due to the hard work of so many, our business community will 
instantly become more competitive. This new terminal and longer runway 
will attract corporate travel that will spur new business development 
and create quality jobs for the good people of Cherokee County.
  But none of this would be possible without the tremendous efforts of 
the Cherokee County Airport Authority under the leadership of Chairman 
Don Stevens. The tireless work of Don and all the current and past 
members of the Airport Authority is the reason this dream has become a 
reality.
  The assistance of many others was also essential to seeing this long 
process through to completion. I'd especially like to acknowledge the 
immense support from the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, led by 
current Chairman Buzz Ahrens and past Chairman Mike Byrd. And of 
course, we have to mention Scott Seritt and the fine folks at the FAA 
whose contributions from the federal level made the financing for this 
project possible.
  This wonderful new airport is a clear example of what can happen when 
we work together to better our community, and the businesses and the 
people of Cherokee County will surely benefit from this new economic 
engine. It has been a great privilege to work with the men and women 
who made this project come to life, and I look forward to our continued 
efforts to bring greater prosperity to Cherokee County.

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