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March 30, 2009

The Honorable David RObey The Honorable Jerry Lewis

Chairman Ranking Member
Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives
H-218 U.S. Capitol. 1016 Longworth House Office Building.
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting $500,000 for the Joint First Responders Training Facility. The entity to receive funding
for this project is the City of Carlsbad located at:

1200 Carlsbad Village Drive

Carlsbad, CA 92008

With the most traveled international border in the world, large number of military installations, an
international airport, a major tourist destination and an internationally used port, San Diego County is a
prime example of a major terrorist target. Under this project, the Carlsbad police, fire, public works and
other regional public safety organizations, including the FBI and DEA, would be able to utilize a single,
state-of-the-art training facility to accommodate all their needs. The first phase of development for the
regional law enforcement training facility is to procure the technology for advanced training. The funding
requested at this time will acquire a targeting computer system, software for shooting range target
controls and simulation for shooting practice as well as compurer controls for bum props and smoke
generators for training.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the best of my
knowledge this request (I) is not directed to an entity or program named or will be named after a sitting
Member of Congress (2) is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity: and (3) meets or exceeds
all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request
be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will
be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

I certify that neither I, nor my spouse, have any financial interest in this project.

/SincereI Y,

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Brian p. Bilbr:L- I

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