[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 157 (Wednesday, November 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2074-E2075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO UNIFIED INDUSTRIES INC.

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 14, 2001

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Unified Industries Inc. of Howell, Michigan for earning the title of 
Clean Corporate Citizen in the state of Michigan. Unified Industries' 
Howell facility manufactures overhead material handling systems used 
primarily in the automotive industry, and they have done so for nearly 
50 years. Unified Industries is Michigan's 40th Clean Corporate 
Citizen, an honor reserved solely for those businesses which 
demonstrate extraordinary environmental stewardship.

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  The Clean Corporate Citizen program was proposed by Governor John 
Engler in his 1996 State of the State address. Its purpose is to 
encourage environmentally conscious behavior within Michigan's business 
community and reward those who demonstrate such behavior.
  Mr. Speaker, this honor is a difficult one to earn. Participants must 
go beyond simply meeting standard environmental requirements. They must 
show themselves to be a step above the rest, by implementing strong 
environmental management concepts, and abiding by them in their daily 
operations. With this honor, Unified Industries has demonstrated their 
commitment to Michigan's environment.
  Therefore Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Unified Industries, its management, and all of its 
employees for making our environment a priority for their company, and 
for setting an example for which Michigan can be proud.

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