[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
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                     HONORING THE CITY OF RICHMOND

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2013

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Richmond, Indiana.
  This week, Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced the city of 
Richmond, joined by Bedford, Indiana, as the newest Indiana Stellar 
Community award winners. Launched in 2011, Stellar Communities is a 
collaboration among multiple State agencies that pool funding sources 
to assist winning communities in achieving their long-term 
comprehensive strategic goals for community development.
  Richmond's winning proposal included positively enhancing the quality 
of life for residents through the addition of new senior housing, 
improved transportation and bike trails, downtown redevelopment, and 
increased Wi-Fi connectivity.
  These grants are an excellent integration of local initiatives and 
state agency expertise to develop and build stronger communities. I 
commend the Richmond Mayor, Sally Hutton, and her office's leadership 
in developing a winning proposal for the City.
  I ask the 6th Congressional District to join me in congratulating the 
leadership, businesses, and citizens of the city of Richmond for their 
newest designation as an Indiana Stellar Community.

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