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Aug. 11, 2008 For Immediate Release Rep. Jo Ann Emerson Receives 2008 Congressional Partnership Award for Support of Community and Economic Development Efforts Washington, DC – Rep. Jo Ann Emerson was honored with a 2008 Congressional Partnership Award today from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for outstanding leadership in promoting federal community, economic and infrastructure development programs. NADO President Leanne Mazer (Cumberland, MD) stated, Rep. Emerson is a true leader who has displayed an unwavering commitment to providing new economic opportunities for our nation’s local communities. Most importantly, Rep. Emerson understands that federal programs for basic infrastructure, small business development, job creation and comprehensive economic development planning are essential for the long-term competitiveness of our local communities.” The Missouri Association of Councils of Governments, the statewide organization representing Missouri’s 19 regional planning commissions and councils of governments, recommended Rep. Emerson for the award. The biennial awards program recognizes members of Congress that have displayed strong support of regional development polices. Winners were selected based on their support of NADO’s national legislative priorities, such as increased funding for the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and other federal community and economic development programs, strengthening the role of rural local officials in transportation planning, as well as supporting the work of regional development organizations at the local level. Meramec Regional Planning Commission is St. James is a member of MACOG and NADO. |