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RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

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On 2026-04-29, Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered trade policy, infrastructure.

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RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Page H3136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 30 years of contributions from the DuPage Railroad Safety Council. Since 1996, they have provided important services and education on rail safety across Illinois. Forged by tragedy, they established themselves as a proactive organization, translating a crisis into opportunity, awareness, and advocacy. Their accomplishments speak for themselves: fewer incidents, better partnerships with authorities, and more knowledgeable communities. They achieved this with engineers, first responders, and public health officials working together because safety is a collective responsibility. However, their task remains incomplete. With the evolving trends and increasing threats, the mission becomes even more relevant, especially regarding pedestrian safety. While we celebrate 30 years of accomplishments, we also renew our commitment toward safer rail crossings, better infrastructure, and lives saved. Mr. Speaker, I thank the DuPage Railroad Safety Council for their leadership, perseverance, and dedication to Illinois rail safety. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Page H3136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF DUPAGE RAILROAD SAFETY COUNCIL (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 30 years of contributions from the DuPage Railroad Safety Council. Since 1996, they have provided important services and education on rail safety across Illinois. Forged by tragedy, they established themselves as a proactive organization, translating a crisis into opportunity, awareness, and advocacy. Their accomplishments speak for themselves: fewer incidents, better partnerships with authorities, and more knowledgeable communities. They achieved this with engineers, first responders, and public health officials working together because safety is a collective responsibility. However, their task remains incomplete. With the evolving trends and increasing threats, the mission becomes even more relevant, especially regarding pedestrian safety. While we celebrate 30 years of accomplishments, we also renew our commitment toward safer rail crossings, better infrastructure, and lives saved. Mr. Speaker, I thank the DuPage Railroad Safety Council for their leadership, perseverance, and dedication to Illinois rail safety. ____________________