[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH ANNUAL 26TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS 
                         TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, I held the 10th Annual 
26th Congressional District of Texas Transportation Summit along with 
the Texas Department of Transportation at the University of North 
Texas.
  Transportation is always a popular topic of discussion in North Texas 
and for obvious reasons. With one of the world's largest airports, 
thousands of miles of roads, highways, rail lines, and several other 
modes of infrastructure, North Texans recognize the importance of 
transportation and its role in our region's continued growth.
  This event provided a great conversation and I would like to thank:
  The Texas Department of Transportation for cosponsoring and Texas 
Transportation Commissioner Jeff Moseley speaking at the event, as well 
as the University of North Texas for serving as host.
  Other speakers and panelists for the summit who provided excellent 
insight into transportation issues: Andrew Harris, Vice President of 
Finance and Administration, University of North Texas; Michael Morris, 
Transportation Director for the North Central Texas Council of 
Governments; Larry D. Tegtmeyer, Wichita Falls District Engineer, Texas 
Department of Transportation; Bill Hale, Dallas District Engineer, 
Texas Department of Transportation; Andy Eads, Commissioner Precinct 4, 
Denton County; Maribel Chavez, Fort Worth District Engineer, Texas 
Department of Transportation; Gary Fickes, Commissioner Precinct 3, 
Tarrant County; Marc Williams, Director of Planning, Texas Department 
of Transportation; and Carlos Swonke, Director of Environmental 
Affairs, Texas Department of Transportation.
  Congressman Steven LaTourette was gracious and keynoted the event. As 
Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, 
he provided a unique perspective and insight. I thank him for his time 
and information, and I would like to thank him for his service. 
Congress is losing such a great asset and I wish him well in the next 
chapter in his life.
  North Texas is a rapidly growing area. As our population expands, our 
need for wider roads and highways also expands. I look forward to 
continuing this conversation and to working with local and state 
leaders on transportation issues.

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