[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 81 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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                HONORING THE CITY OF PRINCETON, INDIANA

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2012

  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the City of 
Princeton, Indiana, located within my district. Princeton was recently 
named, one of two, Stellar Communities by the Lt. Governor's office in 
Indiana. The Stellar Community award, created in 2011, is specific to 
city revitalization projects.
  The program is a partnership between multiple state agencies to help 
fund community renovation projects, and is the latest example of a 
state balancing a budget, without raising a penny in taxes--all while 
reaping the benefits of a surplus.
  The downtown Courthouse Square in Princeton will be upgraded with new 
sidewalks, curbs, landscaping, and signage. The housing market will 
receive a much needed shot in the arm too. New loft condominiums and 
senior housing cottages are included in the plan.
  Tourism will improve as well with restoration to old historic 
Courthouse Square building facades, and groundbreaking construction of 
a Bicentennial Plaza will only increase the foot traffic in the 
downtown area.
  We've seen government grants work for several other Main Street 
projects across the country, and for the second year in a row, I'm 
honored that a city in my district will receive the chance to improve 
the quality of life for local residents. Lastly, I want to congratulate 
the Mayor of Princeton, Bob Hurst, for his excellent work on promoting 
a friendly economic environment in Indiana's 8th Congressional 
District.

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