[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 18663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           SEA ISLAND G-8 SUMMIT TO SHOWCASE COASTAL GEORGIA

  (Mr. BURNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my home State of 
Georgia, which was selected this week as the site for the 2004 meeting 
of the eight major industrial democracies. This will be the largest 
single event that Georgia has hosted since its 1996 summer Olympics in 
Atlanta. The Sea Island summit will be held on June 8 through 10 of 
next year and provides an excellent opportunity to showcase coastal 
Georgia to the world. The economic impact alone to the State is 
estimated to be nearly $200 million, and the preparations will bring 
jobs and opportunity to the entire area.
  I would like to thank President Bush, Governor Perdue, and all the 
elected officials who worked hard to bring this event to Georgia. The 
beautiful cities of Savannah and Brunswick will welcome members of the 
media and all of the government officials with our special hospitality.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to welcoming the democratic powers of the 
world to my home State next year for a memorable Southern summit.

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