[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 133 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SUGAR LAND RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 10, 2018

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my hometown, the 
city of Sugar Land, TX for receiving its 22nd consecutive Distinguished 
Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget.
  Sugar Land was recognized for strong financial leadership, 
transparency initiatives, continued financial resiliency, including 
fiscally conservative budgeting and proactive planning. The city has 
also maintained one of the state's lowest tax rates while still 
providing quality city services. To obtain this award, Sugar Land met 
national guidelines for effective budget presentations assessing how 
well the city's budget serves as a financial plan, an operations guide 
and a communication device. Independent judges measured Sugar Land's 
standing in these four categories and said the budget was 
``proficient'' in all and met or exceeded 14 mandatory criteria.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to the city of Sugar Land, TX on receiving its 
22nd consecutive Distinguished Budget Award for its Fiscal Year 2018 
Annual Budget. Thank you for your commitment to making Sugar Land an 
amazing place to live, work and raise a family.

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