[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1203]
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             FINCH, PRUYN, THE HEART AND SOUL OF GLENS FALLS

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995
  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, Finch, Pruyn, the heart and soul of Glens 
Falls, NY, will mark its 13th decade on June 22.
  It might even be said, Mr. Speaker, that a company grew into a town, 
a town that grew into a small city Look magazine called Hometown, 
U.S.A. in 1944. Even in this era of downsizing, plant closings, and 
moves to foreign lands, outstanding management has kept Finch, Pruyn 
not only a thriving enterprise employing over 1,000 people, but a 
respected corporate neighbor as well.
  Creating and preserving the conditions that allow the Finch, Pruyns 
of America to prosper should be the first priority of this Congress, 
Mr. Speaker. The health and prosperity of companies like Finch, Pruyn 
mean jobs for Amercians, growth for our economy, and vibrant, thriving 
communities.
  That's what Finch, Pruyn has meant to Glens Falls, an important 
employer and a source of pride because of its leadership in the paper 
industry. That industry, as does the equally important tourist 
industry, both require a concern for the environment, and in this area, 
too, Finch, Pruyn has been a leader.
  A symbol of that leadership is its present chairman of the board, a 
good friend of mine, Richard J. Carota. Two years ago Dick Carota was 
named Executive of the Year by the Paper Industry Management 
Association, and never was an award more deserved.
  Dick Carota began as a $1.35-an-hour sweeper in 1956, and rose up the 
ranks. Having done so, there isn't a single job he doesn't understand. 
As I said on this floor in 1993, Dick Carota listens to everyone, 
respects everyone, sets high standards, and gets everyone to work as a 
team. His all-American success story is typical of the spirit of Finch, 
Pruyn. I'll say it again, Mr. Speaker, I'm proud of Dick Carota, and 
I'm proud of the outstanding company he leads.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and this entire House to join me in wishing 
Finch, Pruyn all the best on this occasion of its 130th birthday, and 
many more decades of industry leadership and contributions to the 
community.


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