[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7134]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 2009

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of the FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ed Whitfield
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Section 205
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nashville Army Corps of Engineers
  Address of Requesting Entity: Nashville, TN
  Description of Request: The funds will be used for engineering and 
design of a dry-dam on the South Fork of the Little Ricer, which would 
reduce 100 year flood levels in the City by 2.6-4.9 feet. This will 
protect the safety and security of the citizens in the vicinity of the 
flood zone. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Ed Whitfield
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Economic Development Initiatives (EDI)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clinton County, KY
  Address of Requesting Entity: 100 South Cross Street, Albany, KY 
42602
  Description of Request: The funds ($142,500) will be used to 
establish a Clinton County Community Senior Wellness Center to serve 
the needs of the elderly community to further enhance the quality of 
life in the rural community at the Senior Center. The center will serve 
as a facility to enable seniors to receive health and educational 
services in the community. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.

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