Thomas E. Petri: “Mr. Speaker, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association is the Nation's oldest national association…”

“Mr. Speaker, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association is the Nation's oldest national association exclusively representing the transportation construction industry. I have worked with ARTBA on many legislative issues, and they have played and will continue to play a large role in the development of our country's transportation infrastructure. Founded by Horatio Earle, ARTBA has consistently advocated a strong Federal investment in our transportation network and has played an integral role in the development of the Dwight David Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways, known as our interstate system. Under the leadership of ARTBA, the transportation construction industry maintains the highest standards of excellence to ensure the public safety and welfare of those traveling throughout these United States. I look forward to working with ARTBA as Congress moves forward with reauthorization of TEA 21 next year. I urge the Congress to join me in commending ARTBA and its members for their 100 years of service to the construction industry and the important work they do every day in building America.”