[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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                       BENNETT X-RAY TECHNOLOGIES

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                      HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, October 13, 1994, the 
Advancement for Commerce and Industry [ACI] will hold its annual 
Business Leadership Award Dinner on Long Island. This year's honoree is 
Bennett X-Ray Technologies of Copiague, NY.
  Bennett X-Ray is one of the Nation's leading manufacturers of 
radiographic and mammographic equipment. Breast Cancer is a major 
health concern on Long Island and Bennett's revolutionary new Contour 
Mammography System has received international acclaim for its 
innovative design and advanced technology. The contour system 
consistently images more tissue than existing systems for better chance 
of detection as well as providing a more comfortable exam for the 
patient than any other mammography system. In recognition of these 
important achievements, Bennett recently received a U.S. patent for its 
system.
  Bennett is a 1993 recipient of President Clinton's prestigious E 
award for excellence in exporting. The E award recognizes selected U.S. 
companies for their competitive achievements in the world market and 
for their contribution to the U.S. economy. New York Gov. Mario Cuomo 
and the Long Island congressional delegation were on hand last fall to 
present Bennett with that well-deserved award. The Governor has also 
praised Bennett as a ``metaphor for economic development'' in New York 
and throughout the whole country.
  The evolution of Bennett from a family-run business in the 1950's to 
a major international provider of medical equipment in the 1990's is a 
true testament to the vision and business acumen of Bennett's CEO, Cal 
Kleinman. I am very proud that Bennett is a Long Island company and is 
being honored with the ACI Business Leadership award this year and Mr. 
Speaker I am very proud to salute Bennett for the great strides it has 
taken in the fight against breast cancer.

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