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RailNation:California - Friday Welcome Networking Reception & Awards Presentation

Welcome Networking Reception & Award Presentation

Optional Opportunity To Greet Colleagues And Make New Friends In An Informal, Relaxed Atmosphere.

In Addition, The Association Will Present The Following Awards During The Reception:

The Ross Capon Citizens Advocacy Award To Chris Koos, Mayor of Normal, IL

The Tracks To The Future Award To Rick Klein, City Manager of La Junta, CO

The Community Action Award To Carey Maynard-Moody of Lawrence, KS

$20.00 Per Person - Separate Ticket Required

Lite Snacks & Soft Drinks Included

Cash Bar For All Other Beverages

All Are Welcome!

You Don't Need To Be Registered For The Symposium In Order To Attend This Reception!

NOTE: You Will Wish To Make Dinner Plans Outside Of This Reception!

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sheraton

Third Floor

Reception

Rooms

"It is an honor to be recognized by the Rail Passengers Association for my efforts to strengthen and expand America’s passenger rail. Golden spikes were once used by railroads to mark the completion of important rail projects, so I am truly grateful to receive the Golden Spike Award as a way to mark the end of a career that I’ve spent fighting to invest in our country’s rail system. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it has been my priority to bolster funding for Amtrak, increase and expand routes, look to the future by supporting high-speed projects, and improve safety, culminating in $66 billion in new funding in the Bipartisan infrastructure Law."

Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
March 30, 2022, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his years of dedication and commitment to passenger rail.