[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAST ALDINE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
tenth anniversary of the East Aldine Management District for their 
commitment to improving the safety and development in East Aldine.
  The District was created in June of 2001 with the purpose to improve 
the physical, social, and economic well-being of the community. Their 
goal is to attract public and private investments and promote the area 
as a leading place to not only invest but also to work and live. Since 
then the District has gained the power to finance public safety and 
transportation projects as well as assist with environmental and 
economic development.
  District funding has improved the community's street conditions by 
adding pedestrian crosswalks, signage to the streets and landscaping, 
making the area more attractive to families and businesses. In the year 
2010 alone, the District funded over $240,000 in community projects.
  The District's economic development program provides across the board 
marketing and public relations activities for the District to support 
business retention and encourage new business within the District as 
well as expansion of small businesses. The development program is 
successful due to the advanced media outreach which includes 
traditional methods such as print and mailings but also utilizes the 
District's alliance with community partners.
  Over the past ten years this community has witnessed significant 
advancements but the next ten years will bring even more economic 
growth to the area. The District is located just four miles away from 
Houston Intercontinental Airport and the Port of Houston is a mere 
twelve miles away, making the District a great expansion location for 
manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution companies.
  I congratulate the President and CEO David Hawes, Board Chairman 
Gerald Overturff, the entire East Aldine District staff, and the many 
other volunteers that have dedicated their time to improving their 
community.

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