Christopher Shays: “House Concurrent Resolution 230, introduced by my distinguished colleague, the gentleman from the State of North…”

“House Concurrent Resolution 230, introduced by my distinguished colleague, the gentleman from the State of North Carolina (Mr. Hayes), honors the great All-American communities of Laurinburg, North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; New Haven, Connecticut; Miami Beach, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; Marquette County, Michigan; Wilson, North Carolina; South Sioux City, Nebraska; Corpus Christi, Texas; and the Greater Racine Area of Wisconsin. These 10 cities earned the 2003 All-American City Award. This award is given every year by the National Civic League. Established in 1894, the National Civic League is the Nation's oldest community advocacy organization. And, in fact, the All-American City Award is the oldest community recognition award in the U.S. For 53 years, this honor has recognized cities whose citizens are the most cooperative and involved in identifying and addressing community-wide challenges in their area. Ten cities are chosen each year, and this year's honorees are very deserving.”