[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2255]
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                 TRIBUTE TO CONSOLIDATED WOOD PRODUCTS

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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 Consolidated Wood 
Products of Beverly, 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, 
Consolidated Wood Products 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, Consolidated Wood Products 
has in turn brought benefits to the state that will be felt far beyond 
the business itself. I applaud Consolidated Wood Products for its 
efforts and look forward to seeing continued success.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognition of 
Consolidated Wood Products, and I offer them as an example to small- 
and medium-sized enterprises everywhere.

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