[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING AURORA METALS ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the management 
and workforce of a firm in my District which is celebrating its one 
hundredth year of operation.
  On October 18, 1899, the Aurora Metal Company was formed to reclaim 
metallic lead for the manufacture of hardware and decorative items. In 
the ensuing years, the company grew and prospered, pioneering the new 
technology of vacuum casting.
  In World War II, the Aurora Metal Company, along with industries 
across this nation, put its skill and determination to helping our 
Nation win the war, and received the prestigious Army-Navy E Award for 
outstanding production of war materials. In fact, the Aurora Metal 
Company was the smallest firm west of the Alleghenies to receive the 
honor.
  Today the company, now known as Aurora Metals Division LLC, located 
in Montgomery, IL, employs 160 people and maintains a state-of-the-art 
foundry, machine shop and tool and die manufacturing facility. And the 
talent, hard work and diversity of its workforce has contributed 
greatly to its success. The firm's dedication and commitment to 
providing high quality products at a fair price represent the ideals 
that have made our nation great, and are, in no small part, what have 
enabled Aurora Metals to grow and prosper.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
workers and management of Aurora Metals on reaching this centennial 
milestone and wish them continued success for the future.

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