[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: September 21, 1994]



                      SALUTING THE HEINZ TRADITION

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                           HON. RICK SANTORUM

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 1994

  Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 125th anniversary of 
the H.J. Heinz Co., one of America's great corporations. The Heinz 
story is a testimony to the American free enterprise system and the 
long-term benefits of corporate innovation and community involvement.
  Henry J. Heinz first pursued his dream of building an international 
food company from his modest home in Sharpsburg, PA. One of his first 
innovations was to begin marketing horseradish in clear glass bottles, 
so his customers could see the quality of his product for themselves. 
When his company was on the brink of bankruptcy in the 1870's, Heinz 
used his own personal savings to pay off his debts and maintain the 
trust of his creditors. After his company became established, Heinz led 
the fight for the passage of the pure food law of 1906. This began a 
tradition of public service and advocacy that has continued in the 
Heinz family ever since.
  The Heinz family made a vital contribution to Pittsburgh's 
architectural and cultural Renaissance in the 1960's and 1970's. The 
stability the H.J. Heinz Co. helped to revitalize the western 
Pennsylvania economy after the devastating collapse of the steel and 
coal industries. Unlike many other companies, Heinz did not abandon its 
local operations during these difficult years. Under the leadership of 
Anthony J.F. O'Reilly, the H.J. Heinz Co. has continued to expand its 
global market and achieve record sales. In addition to its corporate 
headquarters and production facilities in Pittsburgh, Heinz now 
maintains 41 factories in 14 nations, with a total work force of 
45,000.
  The original vision of Henry J. Heinz continues today. The father of 
late Senator John Heinz would say of his grandfather, ``He was a 
remarkable man, an entrepreneur in the literal meaning of the word. His 
window shows a globe of the world. Beneath that globe, my grandfather 
had two words inscribed: ``Our Field.'' I salute the employees of the 
H.J. Heinz Co. and the Heinz family for their contribution to the 
economic strength and civic pride of Pennsylvania.

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