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For Immediate Release- August 23, 2002 Contact- Harold Alford (785)
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Congressman Ryun Reviews Kansas Rural Development Projects
August 23, 2002 - Holton, KS. – 2nd District Congressman Jim
Ryun toured a wide range of Kansas Rural Development projects over
three counties today. In addition to visiting the numerous economic
development and community facility operations, Mr. Ryun held a town
hall meeting in Hiawatha focusing on economic issues facing rural
Kansas.
Among several of the Rural Development funded projects inspected
by Congressman Ryun was the renovations to the Hiawatha Hospital
and the newly completed Public Wholesale Supply District #18 water
treatment plant located in Holton. In total, the five projects viewed
consist of an investment of $6.8 million and the creation/retention
of 150 jobs in those communities.
"I am very supportive of Kansas Rural Development and the
rural development provisions of the 2002 Farm Bill. USDA Rural Development
programs offer our Kansas farm producers and rural communities an
excellent the opportunity to enhance their economic development",
Congressman Ryun told the attendees of the Hiawatha meeting.
Chuck Banks, State Director for USDA Rural Development commented,
"The 2002 Farm Bill contains excellent economic development
provisions for rural Kansas. Rural Development’s numerous grant
and loan programs help promote more innovation and economic opportunities
for rural area. Creating commerce and jobs in our rural communities
is key to the prosperity of the entire State".
Kansas Rural Development has conducted a series of joint informational
meetings with members of the state’s congressional delegation
during the August recess.
For additional economic development information, you may log onto
the Kansas Rural Development website at: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks,
or e-mail the Agency at 2002farmbillRD@ks.usda.gov |