[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 92 (Wednesday, July 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THOMAS F. FARLEY RETIRES AS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE VIRGINIA 
       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S NORTHERN VIRGINIA DISTRICT

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 6, 2004

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of 
Tom Farley to transportation efforts in northern Virginia. For the past 
11 years, Tom has served as district administrator for the Virginia 
Department of Transportation's (VDOT) northern Virginia district which 
is the most populated and congested area of the Commonwealth.
  District administrator for northern Virginia is a difficult job which 
often bears the brunt of public scrutiny. He is often on the front line 
when someone has a complaint about roads, snow, or potholes. 
Nevertheless, Tom has excelled because he is adept at bringing people 
together to find transportation solutions.
  In the course of his career, Tom has worked with hundreds of 
citizens, homeowners, community groups, and elected officials. Tom has 
personally been a friend to me and helped with many projects that have 
benefitted the l0th District. He has also been involved in almost every 
major transportation issue in northern Virginia in the past 11 years 
including the Springfield Interchange, the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge, 
Route 50 traffic calming, the Fairfax County Parkway, and the Capital 
Beltway Safety Study.
  I want to thank Tom for his contributions to northern Virginia and 
wish him the best as he retires from VDOT knowing that he has been a 
true public servant to the people of Virginia.

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