[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING WORLD PLUMBING DAY

  (Mrs. NEGRETE McLEOD asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. NEGRETE McLEOD. Madam Speaker, today is World Plumbing Day. It 
is easy to take for granted that we can simply turn on a facet and 
enjoy clean water; however, we should not neglect the importance that 
clean water conveyance presents.
  It is imperative that we keep improving water infrastructure through 
sound legislation to guarantee every citizen access to clean water. It 
is important to support and collaborate with groups such as the 
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, who for 
almost 90 years have been developing codes and standards that are used 
to protect systems around the world as well as ensuring America's 
public health for our communities.
  On this World Plumbing Day, I recognize how quality, efficient 
plumbing systems and those highly trained professionals who work in the 
industry save our country money and precious resources while enhancing 
our quality of living, thereby keeping people safe and healthy each and 
every day.

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