TORRINGTON - Stephen C. Houk of Taylor Rental was appointed to the Governmental Affairs Committee of the American Rental Association.

The American Rental Association, founded in 1955, is an international trade association that supports its 7500 member equipment rental businesses and 1100 manufacturer and supplier members with research, business development, and networking opportunities. A.R.A. is the recognized voice and advocate on issues of importance to the equipment rental industry.

Houk will help set and monitor A.R.A.'s annual legislative and regulatory agenda. He will also participate in the organization's National Legislative Caucus again this year in Washington, D.C.

Caucus participants meet with strategic and local Congressmen and Senators to express the organization's views as well as learning how they can affect legislation on the state level to protect the interest of small business and the rental industry.