[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 99 (Friday, July 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    WELCOMING THE OPENING OF THE ROBERT BROADBENT LAS VEGAS MONORAIL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome the opening of the 
Robert Broadbent Las Vegas Monorail today in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 
momentous achievement will expand transit opportunities for residents 
and visitors in Southern Nevada while enhancing the environment, 
reducing congestion, and improving safety.
  The Robert Broadbent Monorail is the most technically advanced 
transit system in the world. The first leg will run 4 miles along the 
world famous Las Vegas Strip. The Broadbent Monorail is built entirely 
with private money, and shows the commitment to build for our future 
that southern Nevada is famous for. The monorail is named after Robert 
Broadbent, a long-time community leader who sadly passed away last 
year. Robert Broadbent was the chairman of the Monorail and served as 
Mayor of Boulder City, County Commissioner, McCarran Airport Director 
and Director of the Bureau of Reclamation.
  I invite all the members of the House to visit Las Vegas and see 
firsthand the Broadbent Monorail. I urge the House to join me in 
congratulating Chairman Jim Gibson, President Cam Walker, and all of 
the men and women who have contributed over the years to the success of 
this project. I look forward to extending the monorail in the near 
future to serve McCarran Airport, downtown Las Vegas, and other points 
in southern Nevada.

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