[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3133]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2005

  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Neal and I rise today to congratulate The 
New England Council as they celebrate their 80th anniversary of being a 
regional voice for the people of New England.
  For 80 years The New England Council has been instrumental in uniting 
the region's business and political leaders to discuss and shape public 
policies and programs that advance the economic well-being of the 
region. As a nonprofit alliance of schools, hospitals, corporations, 
public agencies and other organizations throughout New England, the 
Council has worked diligently to promote economic growth and a high 
quality of life in the six-state region.
  We commend your leadership in identifying challenges and 
opportunities and looking for regional solutions on issues including 
energy, workforce development, healthcare, transportation and 
education.
  Under the leadership of Jim Brett and the Council's esteemed Board of 
Directors, the Council has played a significant role in both providing 
a forum and in advocating an agenda that addresses the issues which 
impact New Englanders and the regional economy.
  We applaud the Council's efforts to promote the economic growth of 
New England and to improve the quality of life for those who live 
throughout the region.
  We ask our colleagues to join us in honoring the 80th anniversary of 
The New England Council and in wishing the Council continued success as 
it faces the challenges and possibilities of the 21st century.

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