[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Pleasant Hill, Iowa for its recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA 
sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National 
Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry program (the Forest 
Service).
  The City of Pleasant Hill has met the core standards for tree care 
during the past year. Over 135 million Americans live in Tree USA 
communities. In its 40th year of celebration, the Tree City USA program 
is critical to the U.S. Forest Service. This federal partner delivers 
technical and financial resources to states, cities and communities 
across the nation with each community adhering to a State Action Plan, 
guiding investments in each state while accomplishing local projects 
and programs.
  The U.S. Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation cooperate with 
communities to establish healthy forests, improve air and water quality 
and contribute to important national energy conservation goals. These 
local investments create long term major environmental improvements 
nationwide. When communities like Pleasant Hill are recognized it makes 
me proud to represent our great state in the United States Congress.
  I commend the City of Pleasant Hill and urge my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to join me in congratulating them on 
receiving this award and in wishing the city nothing but continued 
success.

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