[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING JEFF BELL

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
my friend, Jeff Bell, who will be retiring after working for more than 
30 years at the Illinois Department of Transportation.
  Throughout his tenure at IDOT, Jeff has served in a number of roles 
and has remained a valuable asset for the citizens of Illinois due to 
his dedication, hard work, and attention to detail. Most recently, as 
Bureau Chief for Federal Affairs, Jeff has been an excellent liaison 
between IDOT and the Illinois Congressional Delegation, helping our 
offices better serve our State's transportation infrastructure needs 
when federal policy is developed out here in Washington, D.C.
  I have had the privilege of working with Jeff as both a member of 
Congress and also while serving as an aide to Congressman John Shimkus, 
and Jeff has never been anything but an invaluable resource on 
transportation infrastructure legislation and projects. Jeff has 
staunchly advocated for federal initiatives that improve Illinois' 
infrastructure, and has helped maximize the federal resources our state 
has received.
  It is my honor to congratulate Jeff on his retirement and thank him 
for his friendship and service to the State of Illinois.

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