[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 161 (Wednesday, October 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1970]
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      PROCTER & GAMBLE RECEIVES 1995 NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 1995

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Procter & 
Gamble, based in Cincinnati, OH, which was recently named as a 
recipient of the U.S. Government's 1995 National Medal of Technology.
  Procter & Gamble will be recognized at a White House ceremony on 
October 18, 1995, for creating, developing, and applying advanced 
technologies to consumer products that have strengthened the economy 
while helping to improve the quality of life for consumers worldwide. 
Procter & Gamble has a 160-year history of introducing cutting-edge 
products on which Americans have come to depend--products such as Ivory 
soap, Crest toothpaste, and Tide detergent. Because these products are 
so familiar, we often overlook the advanced research and technology 
behind their development.
  The National Medal of Technology is awarded to innovators and 
forward-thinking technology companies that have built new industries 
and fostered U.S. competitiveness. Established in 1980, the medal 
program is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology 
Administration and the President provides final approval. Since the 
program's inception, 5 companies, 13 teams, and 57 individuals have 
been honored.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to commend Procter & Gamble for this 
recognition of their excellence and congratulate them for making a 
difference in the lives of Americans.

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