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“RECOGNIZING JEFF BELL” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the in the Extensions of Remarks section section on page E1720 on Dec. 20, 2018.
The Department handles nearly all infrastructure crisscrossing the country. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department should be privatized to save money, reduce congestion and spur innovation.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING JEFF BELL
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HON. RODNEY DAVIS
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend, Jeff Bell, who will be retiring after working for more than 30 years at the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Throughout his tenure at IDOT, Jeff has served in a number of roles and has remained a valuable asset for the citizens of Illinois due to his dedication, hard work, and attention to detail. Most recently, as Bureau Chief for Federal Affairs, Jeff has been an excellent liaison between IDOT and the Illinois Congressional Delegation, helping our offices better serve our State's transportation infrastructure needs when federal policy is developed out here in Washington, D.C.
I have had the privilege of working with Jeff as both a member of Congress and also while serving as an aide to Congressman John Shimkus, and Jeff has never been anything but an invaluable resource on transportation infrastructure legislation and projects. Jeff has staunchly advocated for federal initiatives that improve Illinois' infrastructure, and has helped maximize the federal resources our state has received.
It is my honor to congratulate Jeff on his retirement and thank him for his friendship and service to the State of Illinois.
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