[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ROBERT A. MACPHERSON

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2006

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with pride today to honor my 
constituent Robert A. Macpherson, recipient of the 2006 Federal Highway 
Administration's Excellence in Right of Way Award in the Leadership 
category. This biennial national award is given to one individual who 
has demonstrated excellence in leadership and made outstanding 
innovations in the field of right of way.
  The prestigious award was presented to Mr. Macpherson by the American 
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and FHWA 
Right of Way and Utilities. This honor recognizes Mr. Macpherson's 
significant contributions to his profession that have helped to 
streamline the process of real property acquisition, making it easier 
to acquire property while protecting the rights of owners and tenants.
  Mr. Macpherson has been a dedicated employee of the California 
Department of Transportation for over 40 years. During his tenure with 
the department he has served the people of California in many 
capacities, most recently as the District 4 Deputy Director for Right 
of Way and Right of Way Engineering and Surveys.
  In addition to his longtime service to the California Department of 
Transportation, Mr. Macpherson has volunteered for the Boy Scouts of 
America for over 25 years. He is the father of four and resides in San 
Rafael with his wife of 46 years.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Macpherson is a shining example of the benefits that 
hard working and creative individuals can contribute not only to the 
state of California but to the country. It is my pleasure to honor him 
for the receipt of the 2006 Federal Highway Administration's Excellence 
in Right of Way Award. I have no doubt that he will continue to serve 
his community as an example of effective and dedicated leadership.

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