[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 141 (Monday, October 3, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 3, 1994]
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 TRIBUTE HONORING LUTTERBEIN LUMBER CO. ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 70TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 3, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to an outstanding company located in Ohio's Fifth 
Congressional District. During the week of October 3 thru 9, Lutterbein 
Lumber Co. of Edgerton, OH, will celebrate its 70th anniversary.
  B.H. and Alma Lutterbein purchased what has become known as 
Lutterbein Lumber Co. in 1924. At that time the business consisted of 
manufacturing concrete blocks and burial vaults. For Mr. Lutterbein, 
the business seemed like a good summer and part-time job to go along 
with his job as superintendent of Edgerton School.
  Following World War II, Lutterbein played a large part in the 
construction boom enveloping northwest Ohio, including building many 
homes in Toledo itself. Since that time, it has continued to grow. In 
1968, the company build a new warehouse to better store and handle many 
kinds of building supplies. In 1979, a new division was added in 
Columbus, OH, and in 1980 a new store was constructed replacing the 
oldest portion of the original store on North Michigan Avenue.
  The company moved into new territory in 1993 as Lutterbein undertook 
the construction of a home in Utsunomiya, Japan. All phases of the two-
story home were completed and produced in Ohio, then shipped to Japan 
where a Lutterbein crew combined efforts with Japanese workmen to build 
the house on-site.
  Mr. Speaker, milestones such as Lutterbein's 70th anniversary are an 
important part of recognizing our Nation's progress and growth. The 
dedication and commitment shown by America's family owned businesses 
are the cornerstone for our country's economy. I ask my colleagues to 
join me today in congratulating Lutterbein Lumber Co.'s staff and 
management on their efforts and encourage them to keep up the hard work 
which has earned them the reputation for quality in northwest Ohio.

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