[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 204 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING LANARK, ILLINOIS FOR BEING NAMED A PROJECT WINNER FOR 
                   THE 2017 GOVERNOR'S HOMETOWN AWARD

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lanark, 
Illinois for being named a project winner for the 2017 Governor's 
Hometown Award due to its project, Workation 2016.
  A group of volunteers from Lanark First Brethren Church, who were 
previously involved in Alaskan mission work camp programs, believed 
they needed a more local, neighbor-helping-neighbor type of program in 
Lanark. From this idea, Workation 2016 was created. This project sought 
requests from older residents that had small projects that they were 
not able to accomplish on their own. Volunteers would then complete 
these maintenance projects, safety upgrades, or landscaping projects at 
no cost to the resident. 30 different projects around town were 
completed by 30 volunteers. According to the volunteers, the greatest 
benefit of the program is the relationships that are developed and the 
rewarding feeling of making a home safer or more comfortable for a 
resident.
  The hard work and generosity visible through Lanark's Workation 2016 
project makes me especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional 
District.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Lanark, 
Illinois for being named a project winner for the 2017 Governor's 
Hometown Award.

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