[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E166]
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                H-GAC 2015 PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS AWARD

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2016

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Richmond, Texas 
for earning the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2015 Parks and 
Natural Areas Award.
  The H-GAC Areas Award projects, like the one done by Richmond, help 
promote positive projects for the surrounding parks and natural areas. 
The City of Richmond received Special Recognition in the Planning 
Process competition. This project consists of a strategic design and 
progression of a communitywide trail network developed by the city of 
Richmond. We are extremely proud of the city of Richmond and thank them 
for their commitment to improving the quality of life for its 
residents.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations to Richmond for receiving this award and helping to 
strengthen our community.

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