[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 26 (Thursday, February 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Village 
of Palmetto Bay on the grand opening of the new Village Hall, the first 
``Platinum'' LEED-Certified Municipal Center and Emergency Operations 
Center in the State of Florida. This state-of-the-art facility will 
provide much needed services and support for the residents and Council 
members of Palmetto Bay. Located on E. Hibiscus Street, this new 26,005 
square-foot Municipal Center is easily accessible and welcomes all 
residents.
  The facility was internationally recognized as a green building by 
its ``Platinum'' LEED-Certification. The design and construction of the 
building aims at energy savings, water efficiency, improved indoor 
environmental quality, and carbon dioxide emissions reduction. The 
framework used reflects environmental awareness and economic 
responsibility.
  The Municipal Center provides a center for government and serves as 
the emergency operating center for the Village designed to withstand 
category 5 hurricanes. I commend Mayor Shelley Stanczyk and her staff 
for finalizing the move and creating a smart and conservative community 
to engage the residents of Palmetto Village.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me on this special occasion 
and commend those who have worked relentlessly to make the opening of 
the Municipal Center a reality.

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