[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11571]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate Gastonia, 
NC--one of the recipients of the 2010 All-America City Award from the 
National Civic League. Gastonia, for the third time, has achieved this 
honor, which highlights the innovation, inclusiveness, civic 
engagement, and cross sector collaboration of this unique town.
  This year, representatives to the competition highlighted two of 
Gastonia's most important civic programs. The first is The Shelter of 
Gaston County, a transitional home for battered women. The second is 
``Run for the Money,'' an annual fundraiser that has raised more than 
$9 million for non-profits in our area.
  It was clear that Gastonia made quite an impression--they were one of 
only two in the entire competition to receive unanimous support from 
this year's judges.
  Not only was Gastonia recognized with this honor, but Gastonia team 
member Luis Rios, president of the Mayor's Youth Leadership Council, 
won the inaugural All-America City Teen of the Year Award.
  In addition to the hard work of the people of Gastonia, I would also 
like to extend special congratulations to Mayor Jennie Stultz. A native 
of Gastonia, Mayor Stultz provides the leadership necessary for the 
City of Gastonia and its citizens to live up to their fullest 
potential--with great gusto.
  It is truly a privilege to represent Gastonia in Congress. Gastonia 
is well-deserving of being named an All-America City, and I commend the 
city for the commitment it shows to its citizens and the dedication it 
has to the traditions and values that make Gastonia so special.

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