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Recognizing the Delaware River Basin Commission for Their 60th Anniversary

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 20, 2021
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Delaware River Basin Commission. Founded in 1961, this collaborative partnership between the federal government and the four states which share the Delaware River has successfully managed interstate water sources without regard to political boundaries. For nearly six million Pennsylvanians living in the Delaware River Basin, including those in Bucks and Montgomery counties, the Commission has reduced water loss, improved water quality, mitigated floods, and conducted stewardship and education efforts, all while saving the taxpayers millions of dollars. The Delaware River Basin Commission's efficient and beneficial public service is admirable, and this year, as it celebrates its 60th anniversary, we express our appreciation for the impact that it has had on our environment and natural habitats, our region, and our local communities.

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