[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 5982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       WISCONSIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, the Wisconsin Chapter of the American 
Institute of Architects, AIA Wisconsin, was established in 1911 with a 
commitment to creating better places to work and live through 
architectural design and advocacy. This year, we celebrate the 100-year 
anniversary of Wisconsin's AIA Chapter. I would like to congratulate 
all past and present members of AIA Wisconsin for a century of service 
and their devotion to designing the buildings that are hallmarks of 
Wisconsin's architectural landscape.
  Over the years, AIA Wisconsin has developed into four active local 
chapters, each covering a quadrant of our State. With more than 1,300 
members, AIA Wisconsin brings fellowship to Wisconsin's architects 
while providing educational, public awareness and advocacy 
opportunities. Wisconsin architects are at the forefront of technology, 
keeping abreast of energy efficient solutions that they integrate into 
their designs. These innovations help Wisconsin communities become more 
sustainable and livable, a goal we can all agree on.
  Further, I am pleased to commend AIA Wisconsin for its community 
involvement. Wisconsin AIA provides educational opportunities through 
organized programs, public lectures, architectural competitions and 
educational summer camps in our state. I am confident that AIA 
Wisconsin will continue to provide these opportunities and creative 
design solutions to create a green economy in Wisconsin.
  On behalf of our State and Nation, I thank AIA Wisconsin for a 
century of work that has connected and improved Wisconsin's architects, 
creating the landmarks we have come to recognize as part of our great 
State's heritage.

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