[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1286-E1287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACT 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. BURGESS OWENS

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the 
Central Utah Project Completion Act, an absolute game changer for 
Utah's water conservancy efforts.
  Our state is the fastest-growing economy per capita, and our 
population will double by 2065.
  Historic drought is crippling states like Utah, which depend so 
heavily on our agriculture industry.
  The Central Utah Project plays an integral role in efficient and 
innovative water use and conservation measures to meet the demands of 
our booming population and economy.
  The project provides water for municipal and industrial use, 
irrigation, hydroelectric power, fish and wildlife conservation, and 
improved flood control.
  Since the Central Utah Project Completion Act became law 30 years 
ago, the Central Utah Project has ramped up water delivery to a million 
and a half Utahns daily.
  This remarkable accomplishment would not have been possible without 
the tireless work of Utahns.
  I will take this time to recognize a few of the extraordinary 
individuals who made invaluable contributions to the success of the 
Central Utah Project:
  Gene Shawcroft,

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  Marcus Faust,
  Chris Hansen,
  Olivia Sanford.
  I am committed to working hand in hand with local, state, and federal 
partners to ensure Utah remains on the right track.
  To all of Utah, Congratulations on this remarkable milestone.

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