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SAM GRAVES 6TH OISIRICT, MISSOURI CHAIRMAN. COMMIT TEE ON TRANSPORTAVON AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES 1135 1..,NGWrIRTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 I2021225-7041 CongresSo of the Eniteb 6tatos jf)ouge of ikepresSentatibt5 liga0bington, MC 20515-250G June 18, 2025 12200 NORTH AMBASSADOR Odisvc. Suit F 234 KANSAS CITY. MO 64163 18161 792-3976 411 JULES STREET, ROOM III ST JOSEPH, MO 64501 (816) 749-0800 6079 COuNTY ROAD 425. PO Box 364 HANNIBAL. MO 63401 (573) 221-3400 201 MAIN S TREE T. Room 50 TROY. MO 63379 (6361 622-7106 The Honorable Sean Duffy U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary Duffy, I am honored to recommend LI (6) for the U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have witnessed firsthand the critical need for experienced, innovative leaders in our nation's transportation sector. (b)(6) distinguished 49-year career in the railroad and infrastructure industries makes him exceptionally qualified to contribute to the Department's mission of advancing safe, efficient, and modern transportation systems. (b)(6) (b)(6) (b)(6) currently serves as (b)(6) His career, which began as a (b)(6) (b)(6) reflects a deep, hands-on understanding of the railroad industry. This unique blend of operational expertise and strategic leadership enables him to address both the practical and policy-level challenges facing transportation infrastructure. Under (b)(6) Ieadership,(b)(6) has achieved significant revenue growth and implemented groundbreaking innovations, including advancements in rail-interface maintenance, maintenance-of-way safety protocols, and GPS-guided track material delivery. His contributions have earned him the prestigious(b)(6) award. Furthermore, his leadership roles as (b)(6) (b)(6) b)(6) future. demonstrate his influence and commitment to shaping the industry's (b)(6) extensive experience with transit, passenger rail, and infrastructure construction, coupled with his direct engagement with Congress and federal agencies, equips him to provide actionable, informed guidance to the Advisory Board. His dedication to safety, innovation, and efficiency aligns seamlessly with the Department's goals of modernizing U.S. transportation systems to meet 21st-century demands. I wholeheartedly endorse (b)(6) for the U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board. His proven leadership, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to public service will Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0019049 undoubtedly strengthen the Department's efforts to enhance our nation's transportation infrastructure. Please feel free to contact Buffy Smith in my office at Buffy.Smith a mail.house.gov or at (b)(6 ) for any additional information regardin (b)(6) (b)(6) qualifications. Thank you for considering this recommendation. Sincerel C0.4. Sam Graves Member of Congress Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0019050