[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10610]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE VILLAGE OF ITASCA

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Village of 
Itasca in my Congressional District. Through a dedicated community-wide 
effort, Itasca has earned the designation of an International Safe 
Community from the World Health Organization.
  This impressive effort places Itasca at the forefront of public 
health and safety efforts as the only Illinois community, and one of 
only five communities across the nation to receive this prestigious 
designation.
  By developing community programs including self defense classes, home 
safety inspections, an unused prescription drug disposal program, 
investing in defibrillator equipment and training, and establishing a 
Community Emergency Response Team; the Village of Itasca has worked to 
engage its citizens, first responders, and local leaders in making 
Itasca a healthier, safer place to live and work.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
recognizing the Village of Itasca for achieving this challenging goal 
and setting an outstanding example for all Illinois communities to work 
together to tackle public health and safety challenges.

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