[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 174 (Tuesday, December 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1825-E1826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING HELENE COMBS DREILING

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                           HON. BOB GOODLATTE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 10, 2013

  Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Helene Combs 
Dreiling on her election as President of the American Institute of 
Architects (AIA). This distinguished position is well deserved and 
reflective of her many professional achievements in the field of 
architecture.
  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional 
membership organization for American architects, with more than 80,000 
members across the country. In addition to her new position as 
President, Ms. Dreiling has served the AIA in numerous leadership 
roles.
  Currently, Ms. Dreiling serves as Executive Director of the Virginia 
Center for Architecture, a Richmond-based non-profit that develops

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the public understanding of architecture through a broad array of 
outreach programs. She is also a past member of the board of trustees 
of the American Architectural Foundation and a past president of the 
Virginia Society, AIA and AIA Blue Ridge.
  Ms. Dreiling received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the 
College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech in 
Blacksburg, VA. She is a resident of Roanoke, VA, which is located in 
the Sixth Congressional District.
  Throughout the ages architecture has been at the very foundation of 
our society, representing the greatness of our past and the promise of 
our future. It can be seen in the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the 
coliseums of the Roman Empire, and the monuments that grace our 
nation's capital today. Architecture plays an ever-important role in 
ensuring the structural foundations of our communities and our legacy 
for future generations.
  It is an honor to recognize Ms. Dreiling. I am certain that the AIA 
will benefit greatly from her leadership, and I wish her the best of 
luck during her tenure as President.

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