[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        HONORING THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 1997

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work and 
dedication of the North Central Region of United Parcel Service in 
appreciation for their efforts to assist people in moving off of 
welfare and into positive work experiences.
  United Parcel Service has demonstrated outstanding leadership as a 
private employer who seeks to employ and train individuals who need 
critical job skills to compete in today's job market.
  United Parcel Service is one of the largest users of the Federal Work 
Opportunity Tax Credit program [WOTC]. The WOTC encourages private 
companies to seek and train individuals who are making the transition 
from welfare to work. In fact, for the 1997 year, UPS is on target to 
hire 861 employees in Illinois who qualify for the Federal program.
  United Parcel Service's commitment and impact on the community is not 
only deserving of congressional recognition, but should serve as a 
model for others to follow.
  At a time when our Nation's leaders are asking the people of this 
country to make serving their community a core value of citizenship, 
honoring United Parcel Service is both timely and appropriate.
  I urge this body to identify and recognize other private employers in 
their communities who could also participate in the Work Opportunity 
Tax Credit Program as United Parcel Service has.

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