[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 141 (Friday, August 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  HONORING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS 80TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 2020

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), which will 
celebrate its 80th anniversary in November of this year.
  Since its inception in 1940, IADC has grown into one of the world's 
largest non-profit trade associations, now boasting over 1,000 members 
across six continents. Members include companies involved in oil and 
gas drilling, production, well servicing, oilfield manufacturing, and 
other rig-site services.
  As the Chairman of the Oil & Gas Caucus, I am proud to recognize IADC 
for 80 incredible years of promoting safety and innovation and for its 
continued commitment to advocacy and education. By convening 
conferences, issuing publications, offering accreditation courses, and 
hosting seven Student Chapters, IADC is supporting workers and 
cultivating the next generation of leaders in the industry.
  IADC and its members value community engagement and recognize the 
risks and opportunities associated with climate change and conventional 
energy production. IADC continues to invest in education, innovation 
and research to ensure its members are informed, adaptable, and 
responsible stewards.
  Madam Speaker, for the last eight decades, the International 
Association of Drilling Contractors has done yeoman's work, and that 
deserves recognition. I am confident that this organization will 
continue leading the charge to fuel our world in a responsible and safe 
way in the decades to come.

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