[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MR. HENRY L. (HANK) HECK, JR. FOR HIS 32 YEARS OF SERVICE 
              TO THE ASSOCIATED PENNSYLVANIA CONSTRUCTORS

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                            HON. BUD SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have this opportunity to 
recognize a man from my home State of Pennsylvania who has dedicated 32 
years of his life to enhancing the quality of life of all 
Pennsylvanians by working to improve the safety and reliability of the 
Nation's surface transportation network. Henry L. (Hank) Heck, Jr. has 
been with the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors since 1969 and has 
been executive vice president of the association since 1980. Over these 
past many years, both Hank and I have worked toward similar goals and 
fought similar battles--myself in the U.S. Congress and Hank on behalf 
of his association's members throughout the Keystone State. Anyone who 
knows Hank holds a great respect and admiration for his distinguished 
career--spanning more than three decades. Now that his well-earned 
retirement is upon us, Hank will be remembered as both a leader and 
friend by the many individuals throughout Pennsylvania's transportation 
construction industry who have had the privilege of working with him.
  Although Hank has spent most of his career with the Associated 
Pennsylvania Constructors, his leadership has benefited several other 
organizations as well. As past chairman of the American Road and 
Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Council of State 
Executives, Hank led the association's State chapter affiliates in 
supporting ARTBA's pursuit to increase federal investment in our 
Nation's transportation infrastructure. Hank's accomplishments also 
include service as past president of the Pennsylvania Society of 
Association Executives, the American Society of Highway Engineers 
(Harrisburg Chapter), and the Harrisburg Trade Association Executives. 
He also currently serves as treasurer of the Pennsylvania Highway 
Information Association. A man does not simply lead by his title alone, 
and Hank has exemplified what it means to be a true leader and a strong 
advocate for transportation infrastructure throughout Pennsylvania.
  Over the years, I have considered Hank to be both a trusted friend 
and a knowledgeable advisor. Although many will most certainly miss 
Hank's everyday presence, his impact on the construction industry will 
be felt for many years to come. I would like to thank Hank for his 
commitment and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over the 
past 32 years and I respectfully request that the House join me in 
wishing Hank the very best as he begins his retirement with his wife, 
Jody, and their family at his side.

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