[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 111 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING OLDSMOBILE'S CENTENNIAL

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise to honor Oldsmobile on the 
occasion of its centennial anniversary. On August 20, 1997, Oldsmobile 
and its employees will celebrate 100 years of outstanding achievements.
  Few things have become so entwined with American culture as the 
automobile. Since its creation, cars have fascinated us. While the 
ability to travel has changed drastically in the last 100 years, one 
tenent has remained: the desire to go further and faster.
  Helping fuel this desire is Oldsmobile. This company and its workers 
have been central to the development of the automobile. From Ransom E. 
Olds' Curved Dash to today's Intrigue, Oldsmobile continues to innovate 
and revolutionize the industry. Every individual involved with the 
organization strives to create a better product. In doing so, the 
company has given Americans the ability to do more, to see more, and to 
pursue new experiences. The vision of R.E. Olds has stretched far 
beyond Lansing. His legacy will be forever remembered.
  This celebration is especially personal for me, Mr. President. My 
father worked on the production line in Lansing for nearly 20 years. 
Oldsmobile gave my father the chance to provide for his family. During 
his tenure at Oldsmobile, he demonstrated to me the importance of hard 
work, dedication, and a pursuit of excellence; values I am proud to 
emulate.
  Again, I extend my most heartfelt congratulations on this momentous 
occasion. 

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