[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                MARIETTA

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the city of 
Marietta, Georgia on being named one of the Nation's top best 
communities. The National Civic League has designated Marietta as an 
All-American city for its exemplary and innovative work to strengthen 
the community through citizen participation.
  Marietta was recognized for several programs that cut to the heart of 
the city's commitment to improving the lives of its residents. The 
Marietta Reads program helps children develop critical literary skills. 
The M-STAR program helps reduce crime. And the Marietta Revitalization 
Program helps to create affordable housing and foster safe communities.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a tremendous and well-deserved honor, as the 
citizens of Marietta have put their hearts and souls into strengthening 
our community. In fact, Marietta is only the fourth Georgia city to 
ever achieve this distinction in its 57-year history.
  We all know that when our friends and neighbors come together for the 
common good, something special happens in our cities. Schools improve, 
the economy is bolstered, and our streets are safer. I am incredibly 
proud that Marietta is leading the way on these important initiatives. 
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the city of Marietta, 
its Mayor, Bill Dunaway, its members of Council, and especially my 
councilman, Van Pearlberg.

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