[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING BETH BAUER ON HER RETIREMENT

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                           HON. ERIN HOUCHIN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2026

  Mrs. HOUCHIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Beth 
Bauer for her more than two decades of dedicated service to the State 
of Indiana and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of 
Indiana she leaves behind a legacy that has fundamentally strengthened 
the ``Crossroads of America.''
  Throughout her tenure, Beth has been a tireless advocate for the 
infrastructure that Hoosiers rely on every day. Her leadership was 
instrumental in the passage of Indiana's landmark 2017 transportation 
funding legislation. This historic achievement secured billions of 
dollars in long-term investment, ensuring that our state's roads, 
bridges, and water systems remain safe and reliable for generations to 
come.
  Beth's influence extends far beyond Indiana's borders. She has 
distinguished herself as a fervent supporter of national infrastructure 
policy, having served from 2021 to 2022 as the President of the 
National Association of Engineering Council Executives. On the national 
stage, she has been a vital voice in Washington, DC, mobilizing 
professionals to educate federal lawmakers on the critical fiscal 
challenges facing state infrastructure funding and ensuring Indiana is 
never overlooked.
  Under her guidance, ACEC Indiana has become a national gold standard 
for political engagement. For the 13th consecutive year, her chapter 
was the first in the Nation to reach its national goals, supporting 
bipartisan federal candidates who champion the engineering industry's 
agenda. This unwavering commitment ensures that critical issues--such 
as federal infrastructure funding, permitting reform, and workforce 
development--remain at the forefront of our work here in Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, Beth Bauer is the embodiment of a dedicated servant-
leader. Her collaborative approach, bipartisan relationship-building, 
and relentless professionalism have set a standard for advocacy 
nationwide.
  As we fly the United States flag over this Capitol in her honor, we 
thank Beth for her 21 years of service to ACEC Indiana, her vision, and 
her unwavering commitment to the public good. We wish her the very best 
in her well-deserved retirement.

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