The phrase "a statement applauding" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a declaration or expression that praises or expresses approval of someone or something.
Example: "The committee issued a statement applauding the efforts of the volunteers who helped during the crisis."
Alternatives: "a declaration praising" or "a remark commending".
Gov. George W. Bush of Texas issued a statement applauding passage of the disclosure bill.
Senator Tim Johnson, the South Dakota Democrat who is chairman of the committee, issued a statement applauding the nomination and promising swift action.
A Democrat, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, issued a statement applauding the president's proposal.
The bill is expected to be passed next week in the House and signed into law by Gov. John Kasich, who issued a statement applauding the Senate vote.
In a statement applauding the move, he thanked President Bush and Mr. Thompson for their commitment to the health of New Yorkers.
The American Meat Institute, a trade industry group, released a statement applauding STOP but disagreed with its approach to food safety improvements.
Bruce criticized county staff for being unresponsive to his inquiries, and Sheriff Terry Maketa responded by accusing Bruce of harming the morale of county staff, and told Bruce that he supported his bid for the legislature in order "to put you in an environment that will match your ineffectiveness," a statement applauded by other county staff.
The board released a statement Wednesday applauding the announcement that the park would break even next year.
On Sunday evening, environmental groups such as the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters quickly issued statements applauding Clinton's plan.
In a statement, Mr. Liu applauded Mr. Steel's ideas, saying his office had embraced many of them previously.
Apple said in a statement: "We applaud the [Obama] administration for standing up for innovation in this landmark case.
