[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 6261-6262] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]A PROCLAMATION HONORING OHIO VALLEY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE ______ HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE of ohio in the house of representatives Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission has been enhancing the lives of Southern Ohio residents for 40 years; and Whereas, the twelve rural counties of Adams, Brown, Clermont, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, [[Page 6262]] Scioto and Vinton came together in 1968 to create a centralized planning effort for the entire region; and Whereas, the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission serves these twelve counties by planning public works projects and social services that benefit the entire region; therefore, be it Resolved that along with their friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I commend Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission on their contributions and service to the people of Southern Ohio. Congratulations to the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission for 40 years of committed service. ____________________