[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 134 (Tuesday, September 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL RIGHT OF WAY ASSOCIATION 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2009

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
International Right of Way Association, which is celebrating its 75th 
Anniversary on Friday, October 16, 2009. IRWA is responsible for 
educating and cultivating top talent in the industry that has led us to 
many of today's modern conveniences and landmarks.
  The United States is home to many accomplished and dedicated Right of 
Way professionals--the IRWA has been providing the path to success and 
adamant professionalism for members since its inception as a not-for-
profit association in 1934. IRWA has united the efforts of its members 
toward professional development, improved service to employers and the 
public, and continues to make advancements within the Right of Way 
profession.
  Right of Way professionals play a leading role in the development and 
advancement of our transportation, water, and energy projects, while 
advancing America for future generations. IRWA has nearly 10,000 
professional members comprised of engineers, appraisers, property 
managers, acquisition agents, lawyers, surveyors, title experts, 
environmentalists, and relocation assistance agents.
  Right of way professionals improve the lives of citizens across our 
nation through the building of infrastructure projects that transform 
our community. Infrastructures the country over have benefited from the 
hard work of IRWA professionals--the highways we drive on, utilities in 
our homes, and telephone towers that enable us to communicate--have all 
benefitted because a Right of Way professional applied their unique 
expertise in creating the nation's infrastructure.

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