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




  CONGRATULATING THE DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ON 
     RECEIPT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD

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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 Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor 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. A nationally recognized 
transportation route traversing railroads, canals, rivers and trails, 
the D&L is a magnificent piece of our community. In a shining example 
of a public and private cooperation the D&L National Heritage Corridor, 
Carbon County Commissioners and Jim Thorpe Borough constructed the 
much-anticipated pedestrian bridge in Jim Thorpe crossing 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 
join me in congratulating the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage 
Corridor on this great honor and thank them for their commitment to 
strengthening our community.

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