[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 670]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                 SEPTA

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 25, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. 
I am proud to congratulate SEPTA on receiving the 2012 American Public 
Transportation Association's 2012 Award for ``Outstanding Public 
Transportation System.''
  There has been much debate in our nation's capital as to the most 
effective way to grow our economy in these difficult times. However, 
lawmakers from both parties agree that without a modern transportation 
infrastructure, we cannot compete in a 21st century global economy.
  SEPTA has taken the lead in the Philadelphia region and in the nation 
by making effective investments to modernize its own infrastructure and 
by providing a more complete and enhanced customer service experience.
  I have seen firsthand the result of these efforts with the opening of 
improved stations in Langhorne and Croydon, two Bucks County 
communities served by SEPTA's regional rail system. These upgrades have 
a real impact on the day-to-day lives of thousands of commuters and are 
an asset to our region. The hard work and dedication of the men and 
women and SEPTA are evident not just in increasing ridership, but also 
in their recognition by the APTA as our nation's leading public 
transportation system. Congratulations once again to everyone at SEPTA. 
I am confident that you will continue to lead the nation in 2013.

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