[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION OF THOMAS AUSTIN, ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2024

  Mr. STEIL. Mr. Speaker, I rise, along with my fellow members of the 
Architect of the Capitol Congressional Commission--Speaker of the House 
Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, Committee on 
House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle, former Chairwoman Kay 
Granger and incumbent Chairman Tom Cole of the Committee on 
Appropriations, and Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa 
DeLauro, as well as my Senate colleagues, the Senate Majority and 
Minority leaders, the Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate 
Committee on Rules and Administration, and the Chairwoman and Ranking 
Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations--to congratulate 
Thomas Austin on his appointment to the role of Architect of the 
Capitol.
  The Architect of the Capitol plays a vital role in welcoming millions 
of visitors to our Capitol and ensuring it is a functional workplace. 
Thomas Austin has managed construction projects and facilities of all 
sizes, maintained one of our nation's most hallowed landmarks, and 
served our country in the military. We are confident that with his 
extensive experience, Thomas Austin will be an adept and capable 
Architect of the Capitol.
  The Commission also wants to thank Chief Engineer Chere Rexroat and 
Chief of Operations Joe DiPietro for their service as successive acting 
Architects of the Capitol over the past year. Their leadership over the 
past year provided stability for the AOC and reassured us all that the 
AOC could continue to fulfill its important mission to serve Congress 
and the public. They have the appreciation of a grateful congressional 
community.

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