[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 149 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE NICK JOE RAHALL

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the career of our distinguished colleague from West Virginia, 
the Honorable Nick Joe Rahall.
  Nick, the current Ranking Member of the House Transportation and 
Infrastructure Committee and former Chairman of the House Natural 
Resources Committee, was first elected to Congress in 1976.
  Born in West Virginia, Nick tirelessly worked to improve the lives of 
his constituents and remained firmly committed to the economic 
development of his state.
  His dedication to our country's transportation and infrastructure 
systems led him to be a key architect of many transportation 
reauthorizations, including the Transportation equity Act for the 21st 
Century (TEA 21).
  Having served in this body since 1977, Nick understands the value of 
bipartisanship and being able to work with all members, regardless of 
their party. As such, Nick never let a party label stand in the way of 
good policy.
  Nick's friendship and professionalism will be greatly missed and I 
wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

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