Sept. 10, 1997 sees Congressional Record publish “WELDON RECOGNIZES VALLEY FORGE SEWER AUTHORITY FOR EXCELLENCE”

Volume 143, No. 119 covering the 1st Session of the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) was published by the Congressional Record.

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“WELDON RECOGNIZES VALLEY FORGE SEWER AUTHORITY FOR EXCELLENCE” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1715 on Sept. 10, 1997.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

WELDON RECOGNIZES VALLEY FORGE SEWER AUTHORITY FOR EXCELLENCE

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HON. CURT WELDON

of pennsylvania

in the house of representatives

Wednesday, September 10, 1997

Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the opportunity today to recognize the Valley Forge Sewer Authority in Valley Forge, PA. Today, the Valley Forge Sewer Authority was presented with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award for 1997.

Valley Forge Sewer Authority's consistent excellence in providing wastewater treatment to a wide area of homes and businesses in and around Valley Forge, as recognized by this award, is particularly noteworthy and deserves special recognition in this year the, 25th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972.

All too often, the positive aspects of our Nation's environmental protection efforts and laws are not acknowledged. Rather, the focus is placed more on the unfortunate instances when our environment is harmed. Valley Forge Sewer Authority, which serves thousands of households and numerous businesses, is an example of how we can live and work in harmony with the environment under the direction of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

As the Representative of the Seventh Congressional District, in which the Valley Forge Sewer Authority is located, I ask my colleagues to join me congratulating the authority for its accomplishment. The member municipalities, municipal authorities, and Valley Forge Sewer Authority's management and staff deserve our commendation for true environmental protection.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 143, No. 119