[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1651]
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        RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF THE BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Bi-State 
Regional Commission on 50 years of collaboration to promote important 
changes to transportation, communication, technology, and the 
environment in the Quad-Cities area.
  Through intergovernmental and regional cooperation, this commission 
has brought local governments from Illinois and Iowa together to 
address important economic issues and collaborate on projects for the 
benefit of the region. Some notable projects include developing our 
interstate system, the expansion of the 1-74 bridge and improvements to 
passenger rail service and transit systems in the region. I applaud the 
efforts of this commission for their commitment to excellence in the 
Quad Cities.
  Mr. Speaker, I again want to congratulate the Bi-State Regional 
Commission for this remarkable achievement and I thank them for their 
50 years of service to our community.

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