[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MATTHEW J. BURNS

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Matthew J. Burns, 
the ``2004 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year,'' and commend him on 
his tremendous achievements in the field of engineering.
   Matthew Burns is the President of Burns Engineering Inc. and a 
resident of Exton, Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional 
Engineer in the Commonwealth and has over 20 years of professional 
experience in the Philadelphia area.
   Matt oversees the activities at Burns Engineering, a Philadelphia-
based engineering design and construction management firm which was 
founded by his father, Robert C. Burns. Under Matt's guidance, the 
company has expanded to five offices in the mid-Atlantic region. Burns 
Engineering was recognized as the ``Service Company of the Year'' by 
the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in 2002. In addition, the 
company has been named as one of Philadelphia's ``100 Fastest Growing 
Companies'' for the past three years.
   Matt's service to his profession and community is extensive. His 
professional service includes the following leadership roles: President 
of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/
PA), President of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers 
(PSPE) and Delaware Valley Engineers Week Council (DVEWC), and Chairman 
of the Engineering Achievement Awards. He is also an active member in 
several other technical and professional societies. In his community, 
he is involved in the Saint Phillip and James Church, serves as a 
volunteer leader with the Boy Scouts, and is a chief for the YMCA's 
Indian Guides/Princess program.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
Matthew J. Burns for all the work he has done in the field of 
engineering and as an active member and leader in our community.

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