[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 89 (Friday, June 28, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S6316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       ALCOA'S MASSENA OPERATIONS

 Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I would like to acknowledge the 
contribution to this nation provided by the workers and management of 
Alcoa's Massena, New York Operations. The Massena Operations make 
aluminum ingot--which is the raw material that is used in a variety of 
applications--and fabricated aluminum products.
  I hope many of my colleagues will have the chance to visit the town 
of Massena, NY, because it is a wonderful community. Massena is located 
on the St. Lawrence River in St. Lawrence County, serving as a gateway 
to America's Fourth Coast, including the St. Lawrence Seaway, the 
Thousand Islands and the Great Lakes.
  This year, Massena is celebrating its 200th birthday, and along with 
it a century of Alcoa involvement in the community. Alcoa is 
celebrating an incredible 100 years of aluminum production at its 
Massena location. As part of its celebration, Alcoa will establish the 
Massena Operations Memorial Park. Earlier this year, Alcoa-Massena 
officials also announced their contribution of $100,000 to the Massena 
Bicentennial.
  The history of Alcoa's Massena Operations is a true American success 
story. A century ago, the Pittsburgh Reduction Company, a predecessor 
of Alcoa, built a smelting plant at Massena. The products manufactured 
at Massena have included wire and electric transmission cable. Consumer 
products with aluminum components made in Massena have harnessed the 
power of electricity for the home. The Massena Operations have also 
made significant contributions to our Nation's military and aerospace 
efforts.
  For a century, Alcoa's Massena Operations has upheld the proud 
American tradition of quality manufacturing. I wish to thank you for 
the opportunity to highlight their fine work and the important role 
that Alcoa's Massena Operations plays in their community in New 
York.

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