[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1289]
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      RESIGNATION OF THE HONORABLE NORMAN Y. MINETA, SECRETARY OF 
                             TRANSPORTATION

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2006

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, Norman Mineta last week announced his 
resignation from the President's Cabin as Secretary of Transportation--
the longest serving Transportation Secretary in the history of the 
Department. His departure comes gracefully and on his own terms, just 
as were his more than three decades in public service to the American 
people.
  Norm's public service can't be condensed into a press release or 
simple statement of appreciation. His years of service to the country 
he loves--on behalf of his California constituents and in the arena of 
transportation--are unparalleled for their impact and effectiveness. 
The past 30-plus years have proven Norm a giant in his field and a true 
friend to those of us that served with and learned from him.
  On occasion Norm joined me in the mountains of southern West 
Virginia, each time increasing his understanding of our unique 
landscape and transportation needs. In his years as a Member of 
Congress and as Transportation Secretary he did a great deal to improve 
the infrastructure of southern West Virginia and, indeed, the lives of 
southern West Virginians.
  I am certain Norm will continue his outstanding record of service as 
a private citizen in the years to come and I congratulate my friend on 
his decision and wish him, his wife Deni and his two children, David 
and Stuart, the very best.

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