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April 3, 2009

The Honorable David Obey The Honorable Jerry Lewis

Chairman Ranking Member
House Committee on Appropriations House Committee on Appropriations
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Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for the City of Blue Island Police Department in fiscal year 2010. TIle
entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Blue Island Police Department, located at
13031 S. Greenwood, Blue Island, IL 60406. The funding will be used to purchase equipment
and deploy police officers in an efficient and strategic manner to reduce crime and enhance
officer and public safety. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this
project.

OIY
Bobby 1,. Ru h
1.4M
Member of Congress