[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E145-E146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING TIMOTHY ARNADE

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                            HON. RICK LARSEN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2024

  Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to 
recognize Timothy Arnade for his distinguished career and significant 
contributions and accomplishments at the Federal Highway Administration 
(FHWA).
  After 41 years of federal service, including 29 years with FHWA, Mr. 
Arnade retired from FHWA on December 31, 2023. A dedicated public 
servant, Mr. Arnade began his career serving in the Peace Corps. 
Throughout his time with FHWA, Mr. Arnade served with distinction and 
operated at a consistently exceptional level. From July 7, 2008, 
through his retirement, Mr. Arnade served as Team Leader for 
Congressional Affairs in FHWA's Office of Policy and Governmental 
Affairs.
  In this capacity, Mr. Arnade led a team that responded to all 
Congressional requests that came to FHWA. This included thousands of 
requests for technical assistance on individual pieces of legislation, 
spanning numerous committees and both authorization and appropriations 
law. Mr. Arnade also played a pivotal role in numerous Federal-aid 
Highway Program reauthorizations, including the Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21); the Fixing America's Surface 
Transportation Act (FAST Act); and most recently, the transformational 
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (known as the Bipartisan 
Infrastructure Law).
  Mr. Arnade is a national expert in the areas of transportation 
safety, infrastructure, innovation, and accountability. All those who 
interacted with Mr. Arnade--Congressional and Committee staff, state 
and local governmental officials, FHWA and U.S. Department of 
Transportation leadership, and his peers in other modal 
administrations--readily acknowledge his dedication to the safety and 
improvement of our nation's infrastructure and the American people who 
use it. He brought a remarkable ability to communicate in a clear, 
effective, and timely manner with Member offices and Congressional 
Committees on complex transportation issues. This ability served him 
particularly well in times of infrastructure emergencies when 
responsiveness and communication are most critical.

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  Providing quality customer service is an inherent part of the 
responsibilities of any congressional and intergovernmental affairs 
specialist. Mr. Arnade's superior work ethic and professional drive to 
deliver high-quality, on-time service to Congress and others was 
exemplary among his peers. Mr. Arnade is well known among his 
colleagues for his availability, responsiveness and dedication, 
routinely working beyond traditional work hours to respond to 
Congressional inquiries. These efforts contributed to the development 
of high-quality legislative solutions and reinforced FHWA's reputation 
for providing exceptional technical assistance to Capitol Hill.
  Mr. Arnade exemplifies the highest standards of public service and 
embodies FHWA's spirit of professionalism and customer service. Over 
the years, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, other 
congressional committees, Members of Congress, and their staff have 
relied on Mr. Arnade's legislative and highway policy expertise, quick 
and helpful responses, and cheerful demeanor. Mr. Arnade's colleagues 
at USDOT and FHWA depended on his tireless efforts and his never-wilted 
spirit. Mr. Arnade will be missed at FHWA. However, his legacy will 
live on in the customers he served, the staff he mentored and trained, 
and the colleagues he influenced.
  On behalf of the Committee, my colleagues, and our staff, I thank Mr. 
Arnade for his steadfast public service and his support for Congress 
and extend our well wishes to Mr. Arnade on his retirement.

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