[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 181 (Friday, October 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING MR. PATRICK B. LOFTUS ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 15, 2021

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join TTX Company CEO, Tom 
Wells, and his colleagues in honoring Mr. Patrick B. Loftus. Pat 
recently retired from his position as the company's Senior Vice 
President, Law and Administration.
  Pat's retirement marks the end of a distinguished career as a leader 
in his company and in the railroad industry, including years as a 
spokesman and strategist for TTX and the industry here in Washington.
  Pat has been with TTX for 35 years, beginning as a litigator when the 
company was known as Trailer Train, rising to General Counsel in 2001, 
Corporate Secretary a year later, and assuming his most recent wide-
ranging responsibilities as Senior Vice President in 2013.
  Pat was a leader in legislative fights for fair competition in 
surface transportation and spearheaded the company's successful 
relationship with its regulator, the Surface Transportation Board.
  Pat's many friends on Capitol Hill, in the rail industry, and in his 
company will miss his insight, skills as an advocate, and trademark 
good humor. We wish Pat all the best.
  Madam Speaker, please join me and all our colleagues in the House of 
Representatives in recognizing Mr. Loftus' years of service and 
congratulating him on his retirement.

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