[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 58 (Thursday, April 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MR. IRVIN E. RICHTER, 2010 NEW JERSEY BUSINESS HALL OF FAME 
                               RECIPIENT

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2010

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Irvin Richter for 
his induction into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame. Mr. Richter 
has demonstrated significant leadership and dedication to his 
community, and for this he deserves great praise.
  A Laureate induction into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame is a 
lifetime achievement award for individuals making a significant, 
positive impact on New Jersey. Inductees demonstrate, as Mr. Richter 
has throughout their professional lives high ethical standards, 
mentorship, community involvement and innovative leadership.
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hill International, Mr. 
Richter is known for his expertise in the field of construction 
contacts and claims. His reputation for excellence is worldwide, after 
working on projects such as the Channel Tunnel, EPCOT, Reliance Oil 
Refinery, Athens Metro, King Khalid Military City, Petronas Twin 
Towers, Washington Metro, and the Alaska Pipeline. Mr. Richter is not 
only an actively sought expert, but also an international arbitrator 
and mediator for the leading participants in the industry. In addition, 
he has provided expert witness testimony on numerous occasions 
regarding contractual and damage issues.
  Mr. Richter has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus from his alma 
mater Wesleyan University and from his Law school, Rutgers University 
School of Law, Camden. He is a member of the World Presidents' 
Organization (WPO) and the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT). He 
is a current and past member of the Board of Trustees of Rutgers 
University, the Board of Directors of the Construction Management 
Association of America (CMAA), the Board of Governors of Temple 
University Hospital and the Board of Directors of the ACE Mentor 
Program. In 2002, Mr. Richter was made a fellow by the CMAA for his 
contributions to the construction management industry. At that time, he 
was one of only 17 Fellows in the history of the organization.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Richter's contributions to his field and to state 
of New Jersey should not go unrecognized. I want to personally thank 
Irvin Richter for the exceptional leadership he has provided and the 
impact he has made all over the world. I congratulate Mr. Richter on 
his induction to the New Jersey Hall of Fame and wish him the best of 
luck in his future endeavors.

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