[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL 
                               ENGINEERS

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                            HON. JOE BARTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the 
great contributions made to our society by civil engineers. The 
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will soon celebrate its 
150th anniversary as a professional organization. In recognition of 
this anniversary, I believe it is fitting to commend the ASCE for 
leadership in their profession. Civil engineers built railroads, 
bridges, and highways for commuting. They deliver clean water for 
drinking, and provide buildings for working and living. While these are 
just a few examples, they highlight the necessity for civil engineering 
in our everyday lives. As a fellow engineer, I am proud to recognize 
such a vital professional organization.
  The ASCE has a membership of more than 125,000 civil engineers, and 
continues to be a major resource to the engineering profession. The 
Society's programs, publications, exhibits, competitions and 
conferences are just a small portion of the services this great 
organization renders to prepare civil engineers to compete in today's 
world and to educate the nation on the newest developments in the 
profession.
  In recognition of its 150th anniversary, ASCE is highlighting a wide 
variety of programs and exhibits focusing on educating the public about 
the ways civil engineering shapes each person's life. The celebration 
kicked-off in October 2001 and will continue through the end of 2002. 
An array of activities will highlight the year honoring past 
accomplishments, examining the current climate, and determining the 
future path of the profession. The Society's anniversary will not only 
accent ASCE, but also showcase the accomplishments of the entire civil 
engineering profession.
  In honor of these many accomplishments, I have introduced a 
Resolution honoring the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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