[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERSTATE WORLDWIDE 
                               RELOCATION

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2003

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I am proud today to recognize the 60th 
anniversary of Interstate Worldwide Relocation, headquartered in 
northern Virginia, a worldwide relocation and transportation management 
company specializing in household goods moving and storage.
  A sterling example of the American dream fulfilled, Arthur E. 
Morrissette started the company on March 15, 1943, with a used truck 
worth $450, a dolly and a few furniture pads. His first move was billed 
at $12.50, and in the winter of that year he sold bundles of firewood 
just to keep the business going. Today, Interstate is a multi-million 
dollar enterprise, operating a fleet of approximately 300 vehicles, 
employing more than 300 people in northern Virginia and consisting of 
over 500 representatives worldwide.
  Interstate, ranked in the nation's top twenty for relocation and 
transportation management companies, is committed to its motto of 
providing ``Top Hat Service.'' The company has been recognized by both 
industry and community organizations for its outstanding customer 
service and safety efforts. To mention a few, American Moving and 
Storage Association honored Interstate in 2001 with a first place 
Safety Initiative Award and Fleet Safety Award. Fairfax County Economic 
Development Authority awarded its 2001 Blue Diamond Quality First Award 
to Interstate distinguishing the company as a business that provides 
high quality customer service above and beyond industry standards.
  In addition, Interstate was awarded the 2001 National Capital Ethics 
Award by the Greater Washington and Northern Virginia Chapter of the 
Society of Financial Services Professionals as a business that 
exemplifies a strong commitment to business excellence and to the 
highest standards of civic and social responsibility, integrity and 
ethical conduct.
  Interstate also has become the U.S. Department of Defense's second-
largest mover, and has provided a superior level of service to military 
families moving domestically, and internationally.
  The company also has a long standing commitment to serving the needs 
of the community, both locally and across the Commonwealth. 
Interstate's dedication to the support of education from the elementary 
school level through and including endowed scholarships at universities 
in the Commonwealth is commendable.
  It is an honor to present Interstate Worldwide Relocation as an 
example of the business values America holds dear and as an example of 
an outstanding corporate citizen. On behalf of the northern Virginia 
community, we wish the entire Interstate family of management and 
employees another 60 years of ``Top Hat Service.''

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