[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO VIKING POOLS OF JANE LEW, WEST VIRGINIA

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Viking Pools of 
Jane Lew, awarded a 2003 Export Achievement Certificate in recognition 
of an increased focus on exporting.
  The Export Achievement Certificate was created to recognize small and 
medium-sized enterprises that have successfully entered the 
international marketplace for the first time or that have successfully 
entered a new market.
  As our economy continues to become more global, it is important for 
industries of all types to develop relationships and ties in the 
international community. As the West Virginia economy diversifies, 
Viking Pools has taken major steps forward to promote the Mountain 
State and all it has to offer to the world economy.
  By making strides to expand opportunities, Viking Pools has in turn 
brought benefits to the State that will be felt far beyond the business 
itself. I applaud Viking Pools for its efforts and look forward to 
seeing continued success.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognition of Viking 
Pools, and I offer them as an example to small and medium sized 
enterprises everywhere.

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