[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 183 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING GARY WALL, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE CONNECTICUT ROAD BUILDERS 
                ASSOCIATION AND TILCON CONNECTICUT, INC.

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 2023

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to join the Connecticut Road Builders Association as they not only 
celebrate their 90th Annual Meeting but also pay tribute to their past 
president, and my dear friend, Gary Wall.
  With its membership including contractors, subcontractors, material 
suppliers, consulting engineers, and professional service providers 
operating in the heavy and highway construction industries, the 
Connecticut Road Builders Association represent hundreds of local 
businesses of all sizes. For the last nine decades, the CRBA has been a 
vocal advocate on policies and regulations at all levels of government 
as well as a critical voice in building strong relationships between 
its members and the labor unions they work with on projects across the 
state. As its past president, and president of one of its largest 
members, Gary Wall played an instrumental role in guiding the 
organization, advocating for its membership, and strengthening these 
partnerships.
  I have had the good fortune to know and work with Gary for many 
years. I am honored to call him my friend and am so grateful for the 
friendship and support he has shown me over the years. Having grown-up 
in North Branford, Connecticut, it may not be such a surprise when 
after his graduation from Quinnipiac University with a degree in 
Business Administration, Gary followed in the footsteps of three 
generations of his family, joining Tilcon Connecticut and taking a 
position working in maintenance at the North Branford Quarry. Since 
1923, Tilcon Connecticut has been the primary supplier of asphalt, 
stone, ready-mix concrete, paving, and construction services throughout 
the region. Throughout his career, Gary worked in each line of the 
business--the shop, equipment, asphalt, and aggregates. His lifetime 
career with the company eventually led to his role as President, a 
position he held for nine years before his retirement earlier this 
year.
  Gary has long been known, not only at Tilcon but across the industry, 
as someone who cares deeply about the people he works with and is 
committed to ensuring that they have every opportunity to grow in the 
industry just as he did. He has demonstrated that same dedication to 
the communities he has called home over the years. From North Branford 
to Plainville, New Britain to Durham and Wallingford, and the community 
of Guilford that he calls home today, Gary has given back, supporting 
events, fairs and programs throughout them all. His time with Tilcon 
Connecticut has allowed him to be even more involved. Whether through a 
donation of money, material, or time, Gary has always ensured the 
Tilcon team is always there to help. Among his many accolades, Gary may 
be most proud to have been honored by his hometown with the North 
Branford Shining Star Award which he received in 2017 for his 
involvement and commitment to youth programs.
  Having retired earlier this year, Gary is enjoying time with his wife 
of 41 years, Colleen, as well as his four children and four 
grandchildren; traveling; tending to his garden and, of course, 
tinkering with his antique tractors. Tonight, as the Connecticut Road 
Builders Association recognizes him for his many years of service to 
the organization, I am honored to stand to extend my heartfelt 
congratulations and deepest thanks to Gary Wall for his good work and 
invaluable contributions--both to the industry to which he dedicated 
his professional life as well as the many communities he has helped to 
enrich.

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