Political Quotes

“on Saturday, January 6, the Washington metropolitan area experienced a winter storm which virtually shut down the city and surrounding areas. The historic snowfall, high winds, and cold temperatures caused immeasurable difficulties and crisis situations never encountered before. Despite these dangerous conditions, employees of all units under the Architect of the Capitol, including the Senate restaurants, preformed their duties to the highest level possible. In many instances key personnel remained in the immediate area and at their posts throughout the storm. Their commitment and hard work resulted in the following accomplishments: The removal of ice and snow equal to 19 miles from sidewalks, steps, building entrances, and handicapped ramps. Maintenance of powerplant operations to ensure delivery of steam to heat the Capitol Hill complex. Arrangement for continuous operation and emergency maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems. The maintenance and monitoring of all office communication systems and climate control systems. Response to emergency calls for repair of frozen HVAC coils and building and roof leaks. We should applaud the outstanding efforts these employees made on behalf of all of us during a historic weather event.”