[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 3 (Thursday, January 29, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INVENTION OF SCOTCH TAPE

 Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, recognizing that January 31 marks 
the 30th anniversary of the invention of Scotch tape, I wanted to take 
a moment to honor its developer, Richard Drew, and all the employees of 
3M who have followed in Mr. Drew's pioneering footsteps.
  Over the years, Minnesota-based 3M has been a leader in many 
different ventures. I have always appreciated the opportunity to work 
with 3M's employees on various regulatory, tax, and trade initiatives. 
Being able to think outside the proverbial ``box'' has together enabled 
us to demonstrate to government that given the flexibility, Minnesota 
companies can succeed as leaders.
  Just as Mr. Drew accomplished with his invention of Scotch tape, the 
employees of 3M continue to push the envelope, tackling real problems 
and developing common-sense solutions. And as with Scotch tape, society 
wonders how we ever got along without them.
  So on January 31, we will be recognizing the achievements of Richard 
Drew's achievements, but we also honor the spirit of ingenuity he 
sparked for all of 3M's employees.

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