[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 89 (Friday, May 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
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                       HATS OFF TO STANDARD STEEL

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                            HON. BUD SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 1995
  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Standard 
Steel Co. as it celebrates 200 years of continuous operations. Standard 
Steel, a division of the Freedom Forge Corp., is one of the largest 
employers in my congressional district and the oldest steel 
manufacturer in Pennsylvania. Located more specifically in Burnham, 
Mifflin County, PA, Standard Steel has been providing both quality jobs 
and quality products in the Keystone State for the past two centuries.
  It all started in 1795 when a tiny frontier forge was founded in the 
hills of central Pennsylvania. From this meager beginning Standard 
Steel has grown as a company, as America has grown as a nation. Today, 
the company is a leading producer of forged products and specialty 
steels. With locations in Latrobe and Burnham, PA, Standard Steel 
employs over 1,600 people. Over the years, employees at both locations 
have earned a reputation for their work ethic and steadfast commitment 
to the manufacturing of a high-caliber product.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of Standard Steel's two centuries of excellence 
Mifflin County and the Borough of Burnham have declared the week of May 
28-June 3 as Standard Steel Week. As the company celebrates its 200th 
birthday this week, it is my great honor to rise today to pay tribute 
to all of those who have helped to make Standard Steel what it was, 
what it is, and what it will be.


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