Deb Fischer: “I rise today to discuss the Lincoln Highway resolution, which celebrates the centennial of the Nation's first…”

“I rise today to discuss the Lincoln Highway resolution, which celebrates the centennial of the Nation's first transcontinental highway. In America, our highways are a part of our heritage. They connect people, transport goods, promote tourism, and support economies. I developed an appreciation for our highway heritage at an early age from my father, Jerry Strobel. After returning from service in World War II, he dedicated his career to serving Nebraskans at the State Department of Roads. As a civil servant for 45 years, he worked many years as a deputy state engineer and went on to serve as director and State engineer for the Nebraska Department of Roads from 1987 to 1991. He was a member of the Road and Transportation Builders Association and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Just as I have my father to thank for developing my appreciation of roads and bridges, our vital infrastructure, we as a country have Carl Fisher of Indiana to thank for developing our Nation's first transcontinental highway.…”