[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO MISSOURI INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR--SCHOLASTIC INCORPORATED

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2001

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I announce that 
Scholastic Incorporated, of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been named 
Missouri Industry of the Year. Scholastic is Jefferson City's largest 
private employer.
  Scholastic, which ships paperback books to students throughout the 
nation, was recognized at Missouri Industry Day. Missouri Industry Day 
was designed to help young people, legislators and the general public 
become more aware of the role of business and industry in Missouri's 
state economy. Criteria for the award include use of company resources 
to contribute to a municipality where the company is located, showing 
entrepreneurial spirit in the community and providing innovative 
leadership relating to products or services.
  Scholastic excelled in all of these areas. They created an additional 
1500 new jobs in Missouri, employing a total of 3000 Missourians. 
Scholastic offered on-site training programs for employees including 
English As a Second Language, GED classes and computer application 
classes. Scholastic employees are also eligible for 50 percent tuition 
reimbursement for post-high school education. Employees of Scholastic 
are involved in locals Chambers of Commerce, March of Dimes, United Way 
and other organizations.
  Scholastic and the Missouri General Assembly collaborated for the 
``Missouri Reads'' program. An initiative where legislators read to 
students and the students receive a free copy of the book. So far 
Scholastic has donated over 80,000 to Missouri's children.
  Mr. Speaker, Scholastic Inc., of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been 
an example to industry throughout Missouri and the Nation. I wish 
Scholastic and its employees all the best in the days ahead. I am 
certain that the Members of the House will join me in congratulating 
such a fine company.

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