[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 139 (Thursday, October 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2192]
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        TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS--SALUTE TO HURRICANE VOLUNTEERS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute those individuals 
and organizations that opened their hearts and dedicated both financial 
and emotional support to the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and 
Hurricane Rita. All of the states along the Gulf Coast have endured 
terrible hardships during this hurricane season, and I know that the 
generosity of North Texans played a vital role in bringing some peace 
into their lives.
  Today, I want to specifically thank one company and their donation. 
Trinity Railway Express helped senior citizens and other residents of 
the Houston-Galveston area flee from Hurricane Rita. They donated their 
time and equipment when it was most needed.
  TRE is a service provided jointly by Dallas Area Rapid Transit and 
the Fort Worth Transportation Authority and it links downtown Fort 
Worth, downtown Dallas and DFW Airport.
  I stand here today to sincerely thank Trinity Railway Express for 
their help and donation. It is people like them that I am proud to call 
fellow Texans. Through their contribution, they not only stand as 
devoted and giving American citizens, but they serve as an inspiration 
to others.

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