[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2336]
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        10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDISON INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS CENTER

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 1997

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 10th 
anniversary of the Edison Industrial Systems Center. On November 6, 
1997 EISC will celebrate its long history of achievement and 
contribution to the businesses and citizens of Ohio at a celebration to 
be held at the center of science and industry in downtown Toledo, OH.
  EISC has been a tremendous force in helping to link companies to high 
tech resources in Ohio and throughout the Nation. These connections 
have been instrumental in increasing production and in improving the 
quality of products and employee skills in industry.
  One of EISC's major accomplishments is the revolutionary and much 
acclaimed Toledo Technology Academy. The academy's goals are to prepare 
high school students for high-tech careers or for further education in 
engineering disciplines.
  Food production is Ohio's largest industry and EISC's food technology 
centers work to modernize food producers who still rely on outdated 
technology for quality control. Modernization provided by EISC through 
this program vastly improves plant safety, product consistency and 
profits.
  Among the innovations created under the food technology centers are 
several new types of food sensors that measure quality. Germ free 
packaging methods instructed by EISC are another helpful addition to 
the industry, improving the safety of our food.
  The center for technology commercialization offers a variety of 
services to firms. Attorneys, accountants, and financial institutions 
maintained by this division are available to companies as a form of 
cost-effective support.
  Companies in the city of Toledo, OH, and throughout the Nation are 
indebted to EISC for its work. I will be pleased to join my community 
on November 6, 1997, to commemorate the strides EISC has made in 10 
years of growth and betterment to industry.

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