[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22101]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CITY OF PLAINFIELD'S 10TH ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2009

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize the 
Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA). The Plainfield 
Municipal Utilities Authority has provided the City of Plainfield with 
a stable and affordable solid waste operation and sanitary sewer 
service for more than a decade. With many investments and 
accomplishments in the City of Plainfield, the utility authority is a 
mainstay in the community. It is not only the fifth largest employer of 
the City of Plainfield, it also holds an annual Environmental Fair. I 
am pleased to support Plainfield's continued efforts to positively 
impact both the economy and the environment.
  I very much look forward to the Plainfield Municipal Utilities 
Authority's 10th Annual Environmental Fair on September 12, 2009. In 
its 10th year, this festive, community-based fair symbolizes a 
progressive shift toward bettering the environment. This is an 
important milestone for the City of Plainfield and it coincides with 
our hard work on energy issues.
  The PMUA has done an excellent job over the years of promoting 
environmental awareness, particularly among the youth. The annual 
Environmental Fair demonstrates this achievement by featuring fun 
activities for children. The fair also provides the community with 
information about utilities, recycling and community services through 
vendors, public and environmental agencies and civic organizations.
  This year's theme of ``Conserve and Save'' is a message by which we 
must all abide, for a safe, sustainable, clean energy future.
  Congratulations to the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority and 
the City of Plainfield.

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