[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 66 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   RECOGNIZING THE TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION UPON THE 
                    OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2016

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Tri-County 
Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) upon the occasion of its 50th 
Anniversary. By offering regional planning advice, technical 
consulting, and financial assistance, Tri-County Regional Planning 
Commission has worked to empower communities through long-term 
livability and vitality. TCRPC has exemplified an unwavering commitment 
to resolving regional issues facing my constituents in 103 
municipalities of Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.
   Founded in 1966 as a forum for information sharing, consensus 
building, and coordination among communities in central Pennsylvania, 
TCRPC has worked tirelessly to advance quality of life issues across 
the region. They continue to promote the area's long-term 
sustainability through resource protection and the adaption of existing 
infrastructure to meet today's most pressing economic and social 
issues.
   TCRPC's Regional Growth Management Plan stimulates community 
development and revitalization by supporting programs that integrate 
transportation, land use, and economic development efforts as well as 
environmental practices that protect air, land, and water resources. 
The Regional Growth Management Plan has contributed to lower energy 
costs for individual households, increased energy efficiencies, 
fostered greater availability of transportation options, opened more 
parks and community spaces, improved individual health, and heightened 
access to local food supplies.
   Mr. Speaker, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has remained 
committed to the vision that central Pennsylvania is stronger when we 
work together. After five decades of committed service, Pennsylvanians 
in my district and beyond owe a debt of gratitude for the selfless work 
provided by TCRPC. I wish to congratulate TCRPC on 50 years of 
meaningful community engagement, and look forward to witnessing 
firsthand the continued service provided by such a strategic and 
charitable organization.

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