[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 144 (Monday, October 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD LEE LARGE

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                             HON. BOB RILEY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 12, 1998

  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Donald Lee 
Large, a great Alabamian. Don Large recently retired from the Falk 
Corporation in Auburn after more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated 
service.
  Don Large directed the Falk Corporation through numerous changes over 
his tenure and has left behind an impressive legacy. The most notable 
of these is the changeover from batch manufacturing to cellular 
manufacturing. This change required all new equipment, new processes, 
and was made possible by the culture established years before. Don 
worked extremely hard in recruiting quality people, setting up training 
programs, and establishing a culture based on the fundamental ideas of 
``mutual trust and respect''. During this three year project finishing 
in 1995, Falk did not miss a single shipment.
  Don has spent tireless hours dedicating his time and energy to better 
the community in which he lives, and the entire state of Alabama. Don 
has been on the Board of Directors for the United Way, Chamber of 
Commerce, Junior Achievement, and Chairman of the Industrial Relations 
Committee.
  In addition to his community service, Don and his wife Barbara taught 
Ballroom dancing to over 1000 people, including many dignitaries and 
ranking public officials.
  Mr. Speaker, I am here today to recognize Mr. Large for his 
outstanding service to his industry and community. He truly leads by 
example and hard work, and is a model for all of us.

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