[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 74 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
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                              CAL MARSELLA

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
the vision and leadership of Cal Marsella during his tenure with the 
Regional Transportation District in the Denver Metro area.
   Under Cal's leadership, the expansion project along Interstate 25 
was conceived and completed on time and under budget. In addition, he 
also assisted in the planning, and implementation of FasTracks, one of 
the biggest projects in our nation's transit systems. According to 
Colorado Governor John Hickelooper, there would be no FasTracks without 
Cal Marsella.
   While completing his master's program at the University of 
Connecticut, Cal participated in a transportation-related internship 
which turned into a career. In 1995, he was hired as the General 
Manager and CEO of the Denver Regional Transit District and served in 
this capacity for 14 years until his retirement in 2009.
   In that position, Cal oversaw the addition of the Southeast and 
Southwest rail lines, the C line serving the Auraria Campus, Sports 
Authority Field at Mile High and the Pepsi Center, as well as worked 
with the Colorado Department of Transportation to create high-occupancy 
toll lanes on I-25. Sadly due to his unexpected death, he was not able 
to see the completion of the transit system he's credited for starting.
   I extend my deepest thanks and condolences to Cal Marsella's family 
for his service and dedication to the Denver Metro Area.

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