[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9761]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 17, 2004

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, the development of modern 
transportation infrastructure has changed the way Americans live, 
travel, and continues to be one of the driving factors in maintaining a 
strong economy. Since this is National Transportation Week I would like 
to recognize the significant contributions transportation 
infrastructure has made in districts like mine.
  The 2004 American Almanac of Politics recently rated Tennessee's 
Fourth Congressional District as the fourth most rural in Congress. As 
a farm boy who grew up and lives in one of the most rural counties in 
the district I understand the importance of roads, and infrastructure. 
Many of the communities, towns and cities in my district, like many 
others, depend on these investments for their livelihood.
  A Senate and House Conference Committee have been working with the 
Administration to find common ground in the highway reauthorization 
bill, commonly referred to as TEA-LU. The funding for this legislation 
has been set for a six year span. It is my strong belief, the 
investment in building and adding upon existing infrastructure will not 
only impact our grandchildren, but their children as well.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to praise the work we have 
accomplished in strengthening our nation's roads, highways, national 
security, and economy.

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