[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12080]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PLATTE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievements of the Platte County Economic Development 
Council (PCEDC) of Platte County, Missouri. Burdette ``Pete'' 
Fullerton, Executive Director, has successfully guided the EDC, and I 
am honored to help celebrate their 20th Anniversary on June 20, 2008. 
This prestigious recognition is the culmination of twenty years of 
dedicated work to continuously improve and enhance our community.
  The Platte County EDC serves as an authoritative voice in the 
community on economic development and related issues through an 
effective program of professional development, public policy, 
marketing, and communications. The EDC has assisted in several local 
projects over the past 20 years, including ADT Security Services, Citi 
Cards, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, KCI Expo Center, Lifetouch 
Publishing, Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa, Multivac, The National Golf 
Club, Tiffany Greens Golf Club, and Zona Rosa.
  Pete Fullerton is responsible for the growth of this non-profit 
organization that promotes economic development in Platte County, 
Missouri. Pete has worked diligently on behalf of EDC to build a 
partnership between public and private sectors and has assisted in the 
successful completion of 127 projects. The PCEDC has helped to create 
over 11,000 new jobs for Platte County.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in applauding the Platte County 
Economic Development Council of Platte County, Missouri for its hard 
work and dedication. Since the EDC began, it has served as a resource 
to its investors and the community. I want to thank Pete Fullerton for 
all of his work and applaud him for his accomplishments with the Platte 
County EDC.

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