Keith Foxx, PE

"Optimism is a faith that leads to success.” - Bruce Lee

"Circa early 2018, somewhere in the quiet of his beloved Cornville, Arizona ranch, John McCain — living with the knowledge that his days were growing shorter — made a decision that was so perfectly, mischievously, achingly him that it made the whole country smile through their tears when they finally heard about it: he picked up the phone and called Barack Obama, the man who had defeated him for the presidency a decade earlier, and asked him to speak at his funeral. Obama later said that when that call came, he felt 'sadness and also a certain surprise' — and then, with the warmth that defined him, he recognized exactly what McCain was doing, telling mourners at the Washington National Cathedral on September 1, 2018 that the invitation showed McCain's 'irreverence, his sense of humor, a little bit of a mischievous streak' — because, as Obama put it to a cathedral that erupted in laughter through their grief, 'what better way to get a last laugh than to make George and I say nice things about him to a national audience?' It was John McCain's final act of political theater, and it was genius — choosing the two men who had each defeated him for the presidency to stand before the nation and celebrate his life, sending a message louder than any speech he could have given himself: that in America, rivalry and respect are not opposites, that the man you run against can still be the man you trust with your legacy, and that decency is not weakness but the most durable form of strength. Obama stood at that altar and told the packed cathedral that McCain had 'made this country better,' that he had made Obama a better president, and that when all was said and done, despite every disagreement, 'we never doubted the other man's sincerity or the other man's patriotism' — and in the front pew, Cindy McCain wept, because her husband had arranged, from the very edge of his life, one last beautiful lesson in what it means to be an American.

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

There is no better feeling than inspiring others.

Enjoyed promoting the business of engineering with my colleagues from @ACEC_National, @APWATWEETS and @ASCETweets. Thanks for the invite.

If everyone simply put their Bluesky link in their bio or pinned it, it would accelerate my departure from X. Please help! Repost.

Just my regular reminder to slow down. You never know if there is a tree down in the road as you round the curve.

Just signed up for a bluesky account, joining 2M other new users in the past 30 days. apnews.com/article/bluesk…

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - a generational investment in American infrastructure & jobs. This historic investment is improving the lives of business owners & workers in the U.S., setting the foundation for our nation's future prosperity.

Have a great day Lancers. We look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

BIG shout out to all staff and students at John R Lewis HS. The VA Board of Education recognized us with the Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award. Our FCPS School Board presented the award last night. Honored to accept the award on behalf of our community.

John R Lewis HS Cheer - 2024National District Champions !!!

@DMPEDDC @MayorBowser We @foxxstem are proud to support this important project for this Ward 8 economic development project with engineering design and construction inspection services.

Through Mayor Bowser’s investments and steadfast commitment to St. Elizabeths, together we have been able to grow this campus into a community that is delivering housing, jobs, amenities, and opportunities to Congress Heights and Ward 8 residents. We are excited to partner with Parcel 6 Community Partners to bring this incredible project to fruition. nbcwashington.app.link/NH7atSUsEMb

Even though my time on the @fairfaxlibrary Board of Trustees has ended after 4 years, I will continue to promote the value of our libraries! @FLFoundation @ALALibrary @library

@HakeemOluseyi Looking forward to meeting you @ACEC_National Conference in New Orleans. Your story is remarkable, inspirational & motivational. Reminds me that many youth, with gifts, were lost at a young age and never reached their potential. Thank you for sharing your story.

This book "A Quantum Life" by @HakeemOluseyi is an amazing story. I'm only at Chapter 48 of 83, but I have experienced every emotion and feeling from tears to pride to joy to excitement to anticipation to shared experiences. 🔥

@VeronicaODavis @veronicaodavis I would add public transportation also (i.e. bus stops, subway, etc.)

The average school building is nearly a half-century old. This saddens me. k12dive.com/news/public-sc… via @K12DiveNews

Honor Black History Month with Fairfax County Public Library. Join us throughout the month of February (and beyond), as we celebrate with a multitude of programming and resources. Check out this article for a highlight of what you can expect: bit.ly/FCPL_BHM2024

Happy New Year! When exceptional people get recognized, I rejoice. Especially when it is one of your best friends. "Man of the Year!" Yes! franklinreporter.com/fra-man-of-the…

Our libraries are still our best kept secret!