[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4781]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING MR. PAT LOBB

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Pat Lobb 
for being recognized as having an environmentally friendly car 
dealership.
  Mr. Pat Lobb's dealership, Pat Lobb Toyota and Scion, was recently 
recognized by the National Automobile Dealers Association as a 
certified Leadership of Energy and Environmental Design facility. The 
dealership is of a unique design, having exterior panels made of 
recycled aluminum, a cistern that captures and reuses rainwater and 
condensation, and a special membrane roof. Although the facility cost 5 
to 7 percent more than a conventional dealership, Mr. Lobb intends to 
recover the difference in 3 to 5 years from energy and water savings.
  Having recently built a new eco-friendly home, I have witnessed first 
hand the benefits of planning to construct environmentally friendly 
businesses. I certainly hope that Mr. Lobb's decision encourages others 
to follow in his footsteps.
  I would like to join Mr. Pat Lobb's family and friends in 
congratulating him on this outstanding achievement. His concern for 
energy and the environment has led to a creative design that 
contributes to the safety and wellbeing of our community. I am proud to 
represent Mr. Lobb in Washington, and may his compassion and dedication 
be an inspiration to us all.

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