[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2328]
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               CONGRATULATIONS TO LANCASTER LABORATORIES

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                          HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 1997

  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor Lancaster 
Laboratories, a company in Lancaster, PA, recognized in the October 
issue of Working Mother magazine as one of the 100 best companies for 
working moms.
  Even through the transition that Lancaster Labs has undergone over 
the past few years, this family-begun business has not only kept its 
emphasis on quality, but it once again has proved to be a successful 
company which values the family. By believing that a company can be 
committed to providing state-of-the-art services, and still manage 
people in a way that accommodates the hectic and activity-laden lives 
of working mothers and fathers, Lancaster Labs has succeeded in keeping 
their dedicated employees.
  Lancaster Labs has been measured against standards of child care, 
flexibility, pay, opportunities to advance, and other family-friendly 
benefits. Although the company came out strong on each one of these, it 
is not because they attempted to meet some arbitrary yardstick, but 
because Lancaster Labs believes in creating a company that has fairness 
and family at the core of its existence. With fair pay, advancement for 
women, onsite child care, and the promotion of adoption, Lancaster Labs 
is an exemplary and prosperous part of our community.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate this exceptional company for its 
holistic approach to the working environment. Many companies would be 
wise to learn from the Lancaster Labs' example, which says that 
enhancing the lives of working moms can significantly improve the 
overall performance of the company. I wish the very best to Lancaster 
Labs in the future.

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