Berry (AR01) -- Grant -- U.S. Congressman Berry, Along with Senators Lincoln and Pryor, Announce More Than $1 Million in Grants for Area Airports

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	February 22, 2005

	U.S. Congressman Berry, Along with Senators Lincoln and Pryor, Announce More Than $1 Million in Grants for Area Airports

	WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Marion Berry (D-AR, 1^st), along with Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln, announced more than $1 million in grants to multiple counties for improvements to area airports. “Infrastructure is the lifeblood of rural America,” Berry said. “Improving our rural airports is a necessary step as the counties of Arkansas’ First Congressional District continue to be a place families and businesses want to stay and grow.” The grants come from the Federal Aviation Administration and cover a variety of improvements: Cleburne County · Heber Springs Municipal Airport will receive $354,635 to acquire land for the approach to Runway 5 in order to ensure the safety of those working on the ground. The funds will also be used for guidance signs and to rehabilitate and upgrade runway lighting. Mississippi County · Osceola Municipal Airport will receive $655,500 to widen and overlay runway 1/19 to meet new standards and to prevent further deterioration of the pavement preserve the current taxiway lighting system. Lonoke County · Carlisle Municipal Airport will receive $96,786 to construct taxiways to provide access to T-Hangars. --30--

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