[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1488-E1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE CARBON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON RECEIPT OF THE 
                ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. DANIEL MEUSER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2019

  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I rise today 
to congratulate the Carbon County Commissioners on receiving the Carbon 
County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation's Economic 
Development Project of the Year Award.
  The Economic Development Project of the Year Award highlights an 
outstanding economic development project designed to bring jobs and 
economic growth to Carbon County. Founded in 1843 and named for its 
large amount of anthracite coal deposits, Carbon County's vibrant 
economy is driven by manufacturing, commerce, and tourism. In a shining 
example of public and private cooperation, the Carbon County 
Commissioners, Jim Thorpe Borough, and the D&L National Heritage 
Corridor constructed the much-anticipated pedestrian bridge in Jim 
Thorpe across the Lehigh River. The completion of this bridge allows 
Pennsylvanians of every age to step out across this beautiful gorge and 
appreciate the natural beauty of our state. It's just one more reason 
to visit Jim Thorpe.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives and the citizens of 
Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to

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join me in congratulating the Carbon County Commissioners on this great 
honor and thank them for their commitment to strengthening our 
community.

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