FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
October 21, 2004
Contact:  Lindsay Law
(202) 225-3772
 

Rep. Ross Pleased With $1.5 Million Pine Bluff Grant
 
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Mike Ross (D-4) today commented on Pine Bluff receiving $1.5 million from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a pavilion along Lake Pine Bluff to house a farmers market.  The overall project also includes the construction of additional structures, restroom facilities, classroom facilities, landscaping and access to the lake. 

In January, Rep. Ross invited EDA’s Regional Administrator to tour the project site and view a presentation on the city’s proposal.  

“I was very pleased to learn Pine Bluff would be awarded these funds,” said Ross.  “After touring the site with an EDA official, I was hopeful the city would receive the funds they deserve for this well structured proposal.  This project is the first step toward the revitalization of downtown Pine Bluff, and I look forward to working with the city during this continued beautification and economic development project.  This is another example of how I’m keeping my promises to the constituents of the Fourth Congressional District by being an economic ambassador for Arkansas.”


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