[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6606]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL MICHIGAN EARTH DAY FESTIVAL ON THE 
             OCCASION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the organizers 
and participants of the fifth annual Michigan Earth Day Festival on the 
occasion of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. As a Member of Congress 
it is my privilege to support this forum as we work to develop 
Michigan's green and blue economies.
  Much like the day it celebrates, the Michigan Earth Day Festival 
brings together Michiganians from all regions and sectors of community 
who recognize that the economic vitality of Michigan lies in the 
innovation and development of our of State's complementary green and 
blue economies. This festival provides an opportunity for local 
entrepreneurs, environmentalists, conservationists, civic officials and 
everyday citizens to build the network of human capital infrastructure 
so critical to Michigan becoming a leader in these new industries. Last 
year the Festival attracted an estimated 50,000 Michiganians to its 
grounds in downtown Rochester, all of whom were focused on the ``triple 
bottom line'' of economic, environmental, and individual prosperity.
  On its fifth anniversary, the Michigan Earth Day Festival is set to 
provide its largest platform yet in its effort to draw attention to the 
connection between our environment and our future economic prosperity. 
This year's Festival event will host over 200 participants including 
environmental and conservation groups, local governments, green 
business owners and others who will be promoting resource conservation, 
green technology development, and good stewardship of our environment 
which will brighten Michigan's economic future while securing our 
State's rich natural wonders.
  Madam Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing the work of the Michigan Earth Day Festival's organizers 
and participants towards creating a greener and stronger Michigan 
economy. I wish the Festival's organizers and participants many future 
years of success as we work together to develop a renewed, greener and 
more robust Michigan economy.

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