Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, February 2, 1999

HEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 1999 3 1 5 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 CONTACT: Jill Homan 202/225-3061 EHRLICH WORKS TO PROTECT ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (MD) continues his efforts to protect Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) by conducting a series of meetings with Harford county officials this week which will focus on bringing jobs to APG. In addition to discussing the APG test facilities (ТЕСОМ), Congressman Ehrlich will review plans to “beef-up” operations at Phillips Army Airfield and future projects. His plans include facilitating business expansion of APG. One such project is the first and only roadway test facility, a joint venture with the Higher Education and Applied Technology Center (HEAT), APG, and industry. This will allow the military to test heavy trucks and military equipment in simulated on and off roadway conditions to assure dependability. Additionally, this one-of-a-kind facility will have applications to the private truck and bus industry. “Aberdeen Proving Grounds is the premier defense testing facility and offers an ideal location for related businesses and workforce. I have been working faithfully on behalf of APG, promoting projects that would contribute to its success, and benefit the people in the area.,” Ehrlich stated. m c