[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 143 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALBERT E. TREXLER

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 23, 2011

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Albert E. 
Trexler of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
for his 42 years of service to that organization, including his 35 
years as secretary, executive director, and CEO.
  Under Albert's leadership, PICPA membership has grown by 184% and its 
membership base expanded to include future CPAs through accounting 
affiliate and student membership categories. He also provided more 
local networking and leadership opportunities as the PICPA grew from 
nine to eleven chapters.
  Additionally, Albert has championed advocacy efforts to include a 
full-time presence in Harrisburg to support implementation of CPA law 
changes. Included in this effort was mandatory continuing professional 
education to bring the Commonwealth in compliance with substantial 
equivalency and permit interstate mobility for PICPA members.
  Further, Albert Trexler has supported industry-specific conferences 
and robust professional education course offerings and delivery methods 
to respond to the growing demands for specialized knowledge, changing 
membership demographics, and technical advancements.
  Mr. Speaker, in light of his years of service to PICPA and a litany 
of outstanding accomplishments, I ask that my colleagues join me today 
in recognizing Albert E. Trexler on the occasion of his retirement as 
executive director and CEO and also on the conference upon him with the 
lifetime designation of PICPA Executive Director Emeritus.

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