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October 15, 2010 |
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Rochester, NY – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter today congratulated two local scientists who were awarded the nation’s highest honors for scientists, engineers and inventors.
Professor Esther M. Conwell of the University of Rochester was awarded the National Medal of Science, while Steven J. Sasson of Eastman Kodak Company was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
“All of Western New York should be proud of the work of Professor Conwell and Mr. Sasson,” said Slaughter. “Their contributions to the fields of science and engineering have advanced our modern world, and show once again the ingenuity and skills that Western New York has to offer. I congratulate Professor Conwell and Mr. Sasson and thank them for their important contributions to our country.”
More information on the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation along with comments from President Obama can be found here.
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October 12, 2010 |
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Improvements Will Save Town Taxpayers $250,000 Per Year
Grand Island, NY – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) today announced $500,000 will be awarded to the Town of Grand Island for upgrades to the Town’s Water Treatment Plant creating yearly savings of $250,000 for Town residents.
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October 12, 2010 |
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Local Office will now Accept Passport Applications Thanks to Slaughter's Efforts
Tonawanda, NY – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) today joined Town of Tonawanda Town Clerk Melissa Brinson and local officials to open the area’s newest passport office in the Ken-Ton Municipal Building. The new office will serve as an alternative to current passport facilities located in select post offices and will serve area residents by appointment.
Slaughter, along with Tonawanda Town Clerk Melissa Brinsonve, worked to ensure the office would remain open and expend services.
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October 05, 2010 |
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Rochester, NY – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) today said that community colleges are vital to America’s future economic competitiveness.
“It is absolutely vital that we have a dynamic workforce equipped with the skills to compete in this rapidly changing global economy,” said Slaughter. “Our nation’s community colleges play an increasingly important role in maintaining the strength and flexibility of our workforce. I’m so pleased that we were able to highlight the important work our community colleges do here in Western New York today.”
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September 30, 2010 |
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Louise Slaughter today announced more than $89,000 has been awarded to the Ridge-Culver Fire District to recruit and retain volunteers so local fire companies can adequately respond to local emergencies.
The $89,591 grant came from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant as part of their Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program.
“I’m pleased that the Ridge-Culver Fire District has been awarded this federal funding because it will give the first responders the resources they need to continue caring for our community in times of tragedy,” said Slaughter.
For more information on the Ridge-Culver Fire District, visit
http://www.ridgeculverfire.com/index.shtml
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