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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) made the following statement regarding Arkansas receiving more than $690,000 in community facilities grants from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“America’s rural cities and towns often represent the best this country has to offer. I grew up in a rural community and I know what it means to know almost everyone who lives in town. More importantly, I know what it means to be able to rely on those neighbors as if they were family. Today’s announcement of funds speaks to the importance of rural communities and to their role as the backbone of our country.
“Some of the funds Arkansas’ rural communities received today will help keep their residents safe by aiding local police and fire departments. Some of the funds will go to the improvement of facilities such as community centers and city halls. However, all of these funds will keep rural America secure and moving forward; and keep our rural communities vibrant so our children can grow up in the same strong, loving communities like the one I was privileged enough to grow up in.”
USDA grant allocations for the First Congressional District were awarded in the following amounts:
St. Francis County
• $11,250 to the City of Hughes’ fire department.
• $34,050 to the City of Wheatley for police equipment and an early warning system.
Woodruff County
• $70,000 to the Town of Patterson for the rebuilding of city hall damaged in this past spring’s tornado.
• $28,135 to the City of McCrory for fire equipment, an early warning siren and the renovation of city hall.
• $35,742 to the City of Augusta for police equipment.
• $11,025 to the Town of Patterson for an early warning system.
Lawrence County
• $70,000 to the Town of Ravenden for the community center.
Monroe County
• $61,148 to the City of Brinkley for community building renovation.
• $11,114 to the City of Brinkley for police equipment.
• $34,969 to the City of Clarendon for police equipment.
Crittenden County
• $56,250 to the Turrell School District #5 for community center renovation.
• $18,750 to the City of Turrell for fire equipment.
• $38,700 to the Town of Sunset for the renovation of city hall.
Prairie County
• $20,019 to the City of Devalls Bluff for police equipment.
Lee County
• $34,486 to the City of Marianna for police equipment.
Cross County
• $6,950 to the Wynne Community Enlightenment and Development to provide a van for the childcare center.
Mississippi County
• $50,000 to the Town of Burdette for community center renovation.
• $15,750 to the Town of Dell for community center renovation.
Other Congressional District Awards Include:
• $27,000 to the Oden Pencil Bluff VFD fire station.
• $43,900 to the City of Jasper’s fire station.
• $18,000 to the City of Madison for police equipment.
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