[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
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 RECOGNIZING HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DELAWARE, OHIO FOR THEIR DESIGNATION OF 
      ``GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD'' BY THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. TROY BALDERSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2019

  Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Delaware, 
Ohio as they are recognized by the American Planning Association as one 
of America's ``Great Neighborhoods.''
  The American Planning Association introduced the first of its annual 
``Great Places'' list in 2007 as a way to acknowledge the ingenuity and 
precision of city planners, city members, and local organizations 
around the country. The American Planning Association strives to expose 
the importance of city planners and their impact on communities.
  Chosen from a pool of 200 nominees, Downtown Delaware became one of 
four neighborhoods around the country to receive this prestigious 
title. Throughout the nomination process, Downtown Delaware stood out 
for its outstanding revitalization and attention to the city's history. 
This impressive balance between historical preservation and innovative 
expansion can be credited to the city planners, business owners, 
workers, and community members of Historic Downtown Delaware that 
dedicated their time to improving their city.
  The historic downtown area remains as one of Delaware's defining 
elements. Rooted in 200 years of history, Downtown Delaware's charm and 
antiquity have withstood the test of time. This achievement showcases 
both the beauty of this historic community as well as the thorough 
planning that went into the creation of Downtown Delaware. Downtown 
Delaware's revival has been decades in the making and Delaware's 
nomination as one of America's Great Neighborhoods is the honor this 
city and its dedicated citizens deserve.
  Downtown Delaware's established history, set alongside up-and-coming 
innovations and improvements, creates for a one-of-a-kind city found in 
the heart of Ohio. The efforts of Downtown Delaware's city planners and 
the community as a whole set high standards for cities all over 
America. As the city of Delaware celebrates its new title with the 
community on Thursday, October 17th, I cannot express how honored I am 
to serve the committed people of Delaware as their efforts resulted in 
this national recognition.

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