[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E63-E64]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO THE VIRCO MANUFACTURING CO.

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Virco 
Manufacturing Co., an important business within my district. Virco 
today celebrates its 50th year as the largest manufacturer of 
educational furniture in the country.
  Shortly after World War II, Julian Virtue bought the Slauson Aircraft 
Co. on February 2, 1950, and converted the war equipment manufacturing 
company to a firm specializing in the production of educational 
furniture. It

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was under the leadership of Julian Virtue and his son Robert, now 
chairman of the board and CEO, that Virco went on to become an industry 
leader.
  Virco is a leading supplier of tables, chairs, and storage equipment 
for schools, convention centers, auditoriums, places of worship, and 
hotels. Virco employs 2,400 individuals nationwide, including 700 jobs 
at its headquarters in Torrance, CA.
  The Virco Manufacturing Co. is a valuable member of the Torrance 
community. Their contributions have been numerous. I congratulate Virco 
and its employees on this milestone and I wish them continued success.

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