[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 205 (Friday, December 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING GALESBURG, 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

                       Friday, December 15, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Galesburg, 
Illinois for being named a project winner for the 2017 Governor's 
Hometown Award due to its outstanding Galesburg Heart & Soul program.
  The Galesburg Heart & Soul project is a community revitalization and 
development effort, based on broad and vigorous resident participation. 
The project's goal is to allow residents to voice what they value most 
about their town and encourage them to actively participate in 
community development. The project did this by collecting the input of 
Galesburg Residents from all walks of life through hosting multiple 
focus groups. Based on their voices, an action plan was built in order 
to guide all stakeholders to develop a stronger, healthier, and more 
economically dynamic community for all.
  The hard work and community collaboration visible through the 
Galesburg Heart & Soul project makes me especially proud to serve 
Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
again formally congratulate Galesburg, Illinois for being named a 
project winner for the 2017 Governor's Hometown Award.

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