[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H6862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF GEORGIA'S FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

  (Mr. HALL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to draw the Chamber's attention 
to critical needs for Georgia's Fifth Congressional District.
  I know it has been a familiar trope to suggest that this week is 
going to be the new infrastructure week. The administration has 
announced several different infrastructure weeks, in fact. But it is 
not just a talking point in my district. In my district, there are 
several projects that require the attention of this Chamber.
  They include the Clayton commuter rail, Campbellton Road BRT and rail 
extension, Bankhead rail to Indian Creek extension, and Clifton 
Corridor transportation plan.
  Tackling these projects accomplishes many ends. It is an economic 
revitalization project, as it connects vital American companies like 
Microsoft to greater Atlanta. It is an environmental imperative, as 
getting folks out of cars and onto mass transit decreases 
CO2 levels. It is a jobs imperative, as it creates many 
well-paying jobs. It is a racial justice imperative, as these projects 
will service communities historically neglected.

                          ____________________