[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 42 (Friday, April 3, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO TRACE DIE CAST: 1997 BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY INDUSTRY OF THE 
                                  YEAR

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate the 
recognition of Trace Die Cast of Bowling Green, Kentucky as the 1997 
Industry of the Year by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
  When Trace Die Cast started operations in 1987, it employed 24 
Kentuckians. In the 12 years since, the company has undertaken two 
major plant expansions and now employs 170 individuals, with an annual 
payroll of $4.6 million. They continue to be well-positioned for future 
growth in Warren County.
  In the last decade, Trace Die Cast has become a major supplier of 
parts for some of America's favorite automobiles, including the Ford 
Explorer.
  Trace Die Cast's role as a community leader is also well-known, 
especially their enterprising approach to employee education. They have 
important partnerships with local vocational schools to train their 
employees. They also provide scholarships for their employees who want 
to continue their education. Throughout their existence in Bowling 
Green, Trace Die Cast has contributed both time and money unselfishly 
and generously to local charities and civic organizations.
  Mr. President, local leaders in Bowling Green have described Trace 
Die Cast as a community's dream company. I could not agree more. They 
are a tribute to the American spirit, and I am proud to have such a 
company in my state. I congratulate them on this honor and ask all my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating their accomplishments.
  (At the request of Mr. Daschle, the following statement was ordered 
to be printed in the Record.)

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