[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF JOHNSTON

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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 
Johnston, 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 Johnston 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 Johnston are recognized it makes me 
proud to represent our great state in the United States Congress.
  I commend the City of Johnston and urge my colleagues in the U.S. 
House of Representatives to join me in congratulating them on this 
award and in wishing the city nothing but continued success.

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