[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 27, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E402-E403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING MR. PAT LOBB

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Pat Lobb 
for being

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recognized as having an environmentally friendly car dealership.
  Mr. Pat Lobb's dealership, Pat Lobb Toyota and Scion, was recently 
recognized by the National Automobile Dealers Association as a 
certified Leadership of Energy and Environmental Design facility. The 
dealership is of a unique design, having exterior panels made of 
recycled aluminum, a cistern that captures and reuses rainwater and 
condensation, and a special membrane roof. Although the facility cost 5 
to 7 percent more than a conventional dealership, Mr. Lobb intends to 
recover the difference in 3 to 5 years from energy and water savings.
  Having recently built a new eco-friendly home, I have witnessed first 
hand the benefits of planning to construct environmentally friendly 
businesses. I certainly hope that Mr. Lobb's decision encourages others 
to follow in his footsteps.
  I would like to join Mr. Pat Lobb's family and friends in 
congratulating him on this outstanding achievement. His concern for 
energy and the environment has led to a creative design that 
contributes to the safety and wellbeing of our community. I am proud to 
represent Mr. Lobb in Washington, and may his compassion and dedication 
be an inspiration to us all.

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