[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15679]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE SOLAR POWER INITIATIVE AT MARTINS CREEK SCHOOL IN MURPHY, 
                                   NC

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Martins Creek 
Elementary and Middle School in Murphy, North Carolina. I would like to 
commend the exemplary educators, administrators, and planners for their 
hard work, preparation, and research that led to Martins Creek School 
acquiring the largest public school solar power array in North 
Carolina. The array will produce close to an entire megawatt of power; 
enough energy to prevent the burning of 75 tons of coal per day for 
electricity production.
  On May 7, 2010, Martins Creek School will hold an opening ceremony to 
mark the introduction of the solar array. This event highlights the 
school's commitment to green conservation and environmental improvement 
in classrooms at Martins Creek School. It sets a high standard of 
environmental consciousness for other schools to study and consider.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to support and applaud this innovative 
Western North Carolina School for their monumental achievement. I ask 
my colleagues today to rise in support of solar research and 
environmental safety in our nation's schools, and to congratulate 
Martins Creek School on their environmental and educational 
accomplishment.

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