Paul Cook: “as a cosponsor of H.R. 2631, I want to thank Chairman Packard and Mr. Skeen for their work in getting this measure to…”

“as a cosponsor of H.R. 2631, I want to thank Chairman Packard and Mr. Skeen for their work in getting this measure to the floor today. Many of the projects being restored will improve the quality of life for our servicemen and women. I am particularly grateful that it will restore funding for a project of vital importance to my constituents in Salk Lake City, the Olympic Village. the $12 million in construction funds for Fort Douglas will allow the military reserves to relocate in time for the University of Utah to acquire the land and complete construction of the Olympic Village for the 2002 Winter Games. Salt Lake City may be the host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic's--but these are America games. This bill is the first step toward overturning the President's veto and I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this measure.”