[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12258]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


ANNOUNCING THE 12TH ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO 
                          ON THURSDAY, MAY 14

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2009

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, as co-chair of the bipartisan House 
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE&EE) Caucus, I rise on the 
occasion of the 12th Annual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 
EXPO, which will be held this Thursday, May 14 from 9:30 AM--5:00 PM in 
the Cannon Caucus Room. The EXPO is the RE&EE Caucus's signature event 
and this year will feature over 50 businesses and organizations 
showcasing cutting edge sustainable energy technologies. An afternoon 
speakers' series in 340 Cannon House Office Building will highlight the 
role that renewable energy and energy efficiency can play in the areas 
of economic growth, job creation, national security and energy 
independence. The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome 
and invited to attend.

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