[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                AGC RECOGNIZES THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, the Magazine of 
the Associated General Contractors of America proudly recognizes the 
new Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House and the AT&T Performing Arts 
Center Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in Dallas, TX. Both buildings 
received an Aon Build America Award for their pioneering projects, 
commitment to safety, and community outreach. The one-of-a-kind 80,000-
sq-ft AT&T Performing Arts Center Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre wins in 
the ``Building New'' category. Complimentary, the Margot and Bill 
Winspear Opera House is the grand award winner for ``Construction 
Management New.''
  The eye-catching opera house is built in the center of Dallas' arts 
district which anchors the AT&T Performing Arts Center Dee and Charles 
Wyly Theatre. The complexity and stunning aesthetics of the Dallas 
Opera House, constructed by Linbeck Group, received AGC's highest 
award. This European style opera house, built at $197 million, includes 
a performance hall that accommodates opera, musical theater, ballet, 
and many other dance forms.
  One of the most visually stunning elements in the theater is the red 
glass wall panels that encase the performance hall. This red curtain 
wall is made up of a shocking 1,100 glass panels. It includes a great 
feature that allows three operable sections to be lowered opening the 
building to the outdoors.
  For more than two decades these impressive awards were given to 
projects selected by a panel of tough critics and contractors. Now, 
Dallas can cheerfully accept this award and relish in their ``job well 
done!''

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