Peter DeFazio tweeted the following:
"Symbolism of the portrait includes:-The antique desk represents the history, tradition, and structure of our Congress. -The gavel represents DeFazio's chairmanship of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Peter DeFazio:
"-The book the gavel rests upon is the Final Committee Report on the Design, Development, and Certification of the Boeing 737 Max, an investigation whichChair DeFazio led."Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"I am honored to unveil my portrait that will hang in the U.S. Capitol in the Transportation & Infrastructure Committees Hearing Room, painted by renowned Oregon artist Lynda Lanker."Read on Twitter
"When I first entered Congress, I never envisioned that my career would span 36 years and culminate with my portrait being hung in this powerful space. I am truly humbled by this moment."Read on Twitter
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