[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13643]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF CLINTON ON RECEIVING THE ALL-AMERICAN 
                               CITY AWARD

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 10, 2000

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to 
congratulate the community of Clinton, Missouri, which recently 
received the designation of All-American City from the National Civic 
League.
  The All-American City Award recognizes towns that work together to 
address critical community issues. The sponsors of this award commended 
Clinton for exhibiting outstanding citizen involvement, high government 
performance, local philanthropic resources, and inter-community 
cooperation.
  With a population of 9,300, Clinton was the smallest of the 10 cities 
selected for this award, although towns of all sizes participated on an 
equal level. A group of 75 residents of Clinton--including many student 
ambassadors--traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, in early June to present 
a summary of three of their community betterment programs to a panel of 
judges selected by the sponsor of the award.
  Several projects which the sponsors noted as especially worthwhile 
included the START (Students Together Achieving Responsible Tasks) 
program. This local youth community service organization connects 
students with charitable volunteer opportunities. In addition, Clinton 
has made progress in attacking its biggest killer, cardiovascular 
disease, by creating a CHART wellness center staffed by local hospital 
employees. Through community educational measures and blood pressure 
and cholesterol screenings, this group helps increase awareness and 
prevention of heart disease. Also, the town participates in the Main 
Street USA program in an effort to revitalize its downtown and Historic 
Square Districts.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my congratulations to the residents of 
the city of Clinton. It is with great pride that I honor them for being 
designated an All-American City.

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