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The Ellipse Award, founded in 2007, is bestowed annually to a community member who has improved the quality of life through pioneering or innovative approaches to civil infrastructure development or redevelopment.
Pat is a proven leader in the growth of transportation infrastructure and service throughout the Keystone State. He is a champion for infrastructure reform having served as a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission since 2002. During Pat’s tenure as a Commissioner, the Turnpike has constructed 40 new miles of highway, made unprecedented investment in rebuilding its roadway and bridges, and has improved service to its customers. Pat’s ability to envision a safer and greener world and to lead the change needed to make those visions a reality are among the many reasons that he has been chosen as the recipient of the 2009 Ellipse Award. |