[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1694]
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      IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMITH & OBY COMPANY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 100th anniversary 
of the Smith & Oby Company, a mechanical contractor in Cleveland, OH.
  Smith & Oby Company is the oldest continuously operated mechanical 
and plumbing contractor in Ohio. For a century, Smith & Oby has 
unselfishly dedicated itself to improve conditions in the mechanical 
industry that have benefited all contractors and pipefitters.
  In addition to improving conditions in the mechanical industry, Smith 
& Oby has diligently served as a civic minded company that has 
supported many community based organizations since its founding.
  Smith & Oby Company has developed an indisputable reputation of 
quality, integrity and fairness which is recognized by the industry and 
the business community. For a century, their valued officers, staff and 
workforce have developed a respect by their peers that has allowed the 
Smith & Oby Company to prosper into the successful firm it is today.
  My fellow colleagues, join the Mechanical Contractors' Association of 
Cleveland and myself in congratulating and honoring the 100th 
anniversary of the Smith & Oby Company.

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