[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14969]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF FRIENDS OF LIGHT RAIL AND TRANSIT

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Friends of Light 
Rail and Transit as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. As 
supporters and members of this fine organization gather together to 
celebrate a quarter century of steadfast public transit advocacy, I ask 
all my colleagues to join me in recognizing them for their efforts to 
advocate for the improvement and expansion of bus and light rail 
service in Sacramento.
  For the past 25 years, Friends of Light Rail and Transit has been a 
staunch supporter of public transportation in the Sacramento area. 
Since the inception of light rail in 1987, they have been instrumental 
in the growth and promotion of the public transportation system in the 
Sacramento region. With Friends of Light Rail and Transit's support, 
the Sacramento Regional Transit District has continued to expand light 
rail service in Sacramento and most recently add the new Green Line, 
which will eventually link Natomas and the Sacramento Airport to the 
rest of the light rail system. Friends of Light Rail and Transit has 
also fought for improved bus service for every neighborhood in the 
region.
  Friends of Light Rail and Transit have hosted, sponsored and 
participated in countless community workshops for transit oriented 
planning projects across the region. They have pushed decision makers 
and policymakers to ensure public transit is at the forefront of their 
minds. Headed by Executive Director Seann Rooney and Board President 
Dain Domich, this great organization has been prominent in voicing 
their support for improved air quality, infill development, and 
congestion relief; consistently and tirelessly pushing for a better 
tomorrow.
  Mr. Speaker, as members and supporters of Friends of Light Rail and 
Transit gather to celebrate this milestone, and their many achievements 
over the last 25 years, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting 
these fine individuals for their excellent work and commitment to our 
community.

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