[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JOSEPH BOARDMAN

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, Congressman Capuano and I rise today to 
extend my sincerest appreciations to Joseph Boardman for his tireless 
effort and contribution to our nation's railroad system.
  For over forty years, Joe has been actively involved in the 
transportation industry, working at the local, state, and federal 
level. Before starting his career in public service, Joe served as the 
Chief Operating Officer of Progressive Transportation Service, Inc., a 
company that provided local and regional transportation services to 
communities throughout the state of New York.
  In 1997, Joe was appointed Commissioner of the New York State 
Department of Transportation where he became the longest-serving 
Commissioner in the department's history. He also served as the 
Chairman of both the Transportation Research Board Executive Committee, 
and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation 
Officials' Standing Committee on Rail Transportation.
  Prior to joining Amtrak, Joe was the Administrator of the Federal 
Railroad Administration and a member of the Amtrak Board of Directors. 
In November 2008, Joe was appointed President and CEO of Amtrak. Under 
his leadership and management, Amtrak greatly improved and expanded its 
operational and financial performance while providing a crucial service 
to the American people.
  As President and CEO of Amtrak, Joe implemented a corporate strategy 
that resulted in record-setting ridership and revenue, as well as an 
expansion of customer services and infrastructure projects. He was 
instrumental in a major planning effort to develop a next-generation 
high-speed rail system, an extensive employee safety program, enhanced 
security initiatives, and improved maintenance of Amtrak's 
infrastructure. Joe was a visionary leader at a pivotal moment for 
Amtrak and for the country's railway system.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and commending Mr. Boardman 
for his unwavering dedication to public service and his contribution to 
our transportation infrastructure.

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