[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 30 years 
of contributions from the DuPage Railroad Safety Council. Since 1996, 
they have provided important services and education on rail safety 
across Illinois.
  Forged by tragedy, they established themselves as a proactive 
organization, translating a crisis into opportunity, awareness, and 
advocacy.
  Their accomplishments speak for themselves: fewer incidents, better 
partnerships with authorities, and more knowledgeable communities.
  They achieved this with engineers, first responders, and public 
health officials working together because safety is a collective 
responsibility.
  However, their task remains incomplete. With the evolving trends and 
increasing threats, the mission becomes even more relevant, especially 
regarding pedestrian safety.
  While we celebrate 30 years of accomplishments, we also renew our 
commitment toward safer rail crossings, better infrastructure, and 
lives saved.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the DuPage Railroad Safety Council for their 
leadership, perseverance, and dedication to Illinois rail safety.

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