For Release: Monday, October 6, 2003
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington- U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Public Building Commission of Alexander County has received a $100,175 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development. The funds will be used to install rooftop air conditioning units in the county courthouse.
"Improving basic infrastructure will improve service to the citizens of Alexander County and is an important part of the mission of the USDA," said Costello. "I will continue to work to ensure that these resources are available to our communities."
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