[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            LAKE CHARLES AWARDED ACADIANA'S CITY OF THE YEAR

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to applaud the city of Lake Charles 
for its recent selection by the Acadiana Profile magazine as the city 
of the year. Lake Charles continues to make major progress improving 
the economic opportunities and cultural life for its citizens. In the 
next few years, approximately 34,000 jobs will be generated in the 
petrochemical industry due to significant and meaningful commitments to 
the region by international companies including Sasol and Cheniere 
Energy, Inc. Also, the Calcasieu Parish and the city of Lake Charles' 
tourism produced $358 million just last year alone and this number is 
expected to increase in the future. Furthermore, residents are enjoying 
the luxuries of a more personable and hospitable community, with the 
new Millennium Park serving as a pillar of the downtown area.
  Due to the redevelopment of the downtown area, the Charpentier 
Historic District is more inviting than ever. With seventy-five 
festivals held annually in addition to the construction of the National 
Hurricane Museum and Science Center, Lake Charles' impressive progress 
will continue into the future.
  I am proud of Lake Charles' improvements and want to commend Mayor 
Randy Roach and the City Council for their vision and dedication.

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