[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1364]
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 IN HONOR OF THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.J. ELECTRIC INSTALLATION 
              COMPANY IN THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a special 
tribute to the E.J. Electric Installation Company in honor of their 
membership on this, their centennial anniversary, in the One Hundred 
Year Association of New York.
  For a century, E.J. Electric Installation has been a leader in its 
field, growing from an era of paper and wood-line conduits and gas/
electric lighting fixtures to one of the leading full-service 
electrical contractors in the world.
  Jacques R. Mann, the first of three generations to run the company, 
joined E.J. Electric in 1912, going on to pioneer the electrification 
of the entertainment industry, including almost every large East Coast 
studio.
  Jacques Mann designed and installed the Paramount Astoria motion 
picture studio, which was modernized 40 years later by his son and 
current E.J. Electric president, J. Robert Mann, Jr. The company's 
credits now include such renowned venues as the Rockefeller Center 
complex and the Metropolitan Opera House.
  E.J. Electric was an important contributor to the World War II effort 
by introducing lightweight, pressed steel watertight panels and outlet 
boxes to the U.S. Navy, an innovation now used throughout the Navy. The 
Navy recognized E.J. Electric with five ``E'' awards.
  Under Bob Mann's guidance, E.J. Electric is the expert electrical 
firm on installation of nationwide computerized airline reservation 
systems. The company is also a leader in design and installation of 
complicated and specialized electrical systems for hospitals and health 
care facilities.
  Noteworthy communication installations include the Merrill Lynch 
primary data center at the World Financial Center, AT&T World 
Headquarters in Manhattan, and American Airlines, as well as 
installation and maintenance of all voice, data, audio, video, 
satellite, security, and fire safety systems for U.N. buildings in New 
York. New York City's 911 Police Command Center, utilizing advanced 
business communication expertise, the New York Public Library, and a 
$10 million Telecommunications and Multimedia system for the United 
States Tennis Center are among E.J.'s credits. Important repowering 
projects include the Museum of Modern Art, NBC, CBS, Delta Airlines, 
Tower Airlines and British Airways at JFK Airport.
  The tradition of hands-on leadership continues with the Mann family's 
third generation. Tony Mann oversaw the $22 million expansion of the 
Long Island Railroad car repair facility, spread over 15 acres with one 
of the most advanced robotic systems in the world. He was also 
responsible for the intricate and sensitive Rockefeller University co-
generation high tech laboratories and computer facilities. Continuing 
an E.J. Electric tradition, Tony Mann enjoys an excellent working 
relationship with Local 3 I.B.E.W. and the community. Tony sees value 
engineering as a principal strength of E.J., leading to cost savings 
for customers.
  E.J. Electric Installation Co. is committed to early identification 
of advanced trends in equipment and systems design and industry 
ramifications of these innovations. The company brings to its projects 
the highest degree of service, professionalism, and technology.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring to your attention the century of 
outstanding work offered by the E.J. Electrical Installation Company.

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