[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT AS IT CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF 
                               OPERATION

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2015

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Lake Worth 
Drainage District, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary of 
providing water management services to the Palm Beach County community.
  For the past 100 years, the District has managed the surface water 
resources of southeastern Palm Beach County. Overseeing a complex 
system of 500 miles of canals and 20 major water control structures, 
the Lake Worth Drainage District has continued to protect our lands 
from the dangers of both flood and drought. Their tireless efforts have 
not only met the demands of our evolving urban and agricultural 
communities, but also bolstered employment and business growth 
opportunities. The amount of time and effort the District and its 
employees have expended for the betterment of their community is truly 
admirable and exhibits a level of commitment worthy of recognition. 
With their support Palm Beach County has remained the Winter Vegetable 
Capital of the United States.
  I happily congratulate the District and its employees on a century of 
hard work and dedication to the urban and agricultural community of 
South Florida. It is with great pleasure that I honor them.

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