[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO GTR OF GASSAWAY, WEST VIRGINIA

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of GTR of Gassaway, 
West Virginia, for being 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, GTR 
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, GTR has in turn brought 
benefits to the state that will be felt far beyond the business itself. 
I applaud GTR for its efforts and look forward to seeing continued 
success.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognition of GTR, 
and I offer them as an example to small and medium sized enterprises 
everywhere.

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