[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
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RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S DESIGNATION AS AN ``ALL-AMERICA CITY''

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 31, 2012

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
the city of Dublin for its designation as a 2011 ``All-America City'' 
by the National Civic League (NCL).
  The NCL established the All-America City Award in 1949. Each year, 
the NCL presents this award to 10 cities that effectively work to find 
solutions to local challenges. Dublin was the only city from California 
to receive this prestigious award in 2011.
  Dublin was recognized for its tireless work to address the challenges 
its residents face. The city improved its educational system by 
supporting the School of Imagination, which is a non-profit preschool 
that serves children with special needs. Dublin also focused on 
establishing new sustainability programs and implementing effective 
affordable housing policies. I commend Dublin's resourcefulness in 
finding ways to solve problems in the community.
  Dublin serves as an excellent example to the rest of the Nation of 
what can be accomplished when communities come together to address 
common issues. It is my privilege to serve the residents of this great 
city. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dublin for 
receiving the All-America City Award.

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