[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          108TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROGERS BROTHER CORPORATION

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2005

  Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the one-hundredth 
anniversary of Rogers Brothers Corporation. Having a history filled 
with many innovative achievements, it is my hope to see this company 
continue on a path of growth and prosperity.
  Located in Albion, Pennsylvania, in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional 
District, Rogers Brothers Corporation was founded by Charles, Louis and 
Hugh Rogers. They started out fabricating steel for bridges. In 1914, 
they built their first trailer for commercial use. The production of 
trailers would go on to become their hallmark. The business of trailer 
production grew with the continued development of the roadway system 
and World War I. During World War II, Rogers developed special ``tank 
retriever'' trailers for the federal government, earning the Army-Navy 
``E'' Award for excellence in production. They also built a special 
trailer which was used in the Manhattan Project. Following the war, 
commercial trailers were further developed with the creation of the 
innovative Power Lift Detachable Gooseneck. Under the leadership of 
Betty Rogers Kulyk, and her husband John Kulyk, the company further 
developed their trailers, creating new and innovative designs for their 
customers.
  Throughout their century in business, Rogers has overcome many 
challenging obstacles, including fires, the Great Depression, labor 
disputes, and a devastating tornado. However, the company has endured 
the test of time. In addition, it has remained a family-owned and 
operated business, a trait that makes them unique in the trailer 
industry. Today, Rogers trailers can be seen in all 50 states and in 65 
countries around the world. The company enjoys an outstanding 
reputation among their customers, a 100,000 square foot facility, and a 
quality, all-American made product. Now solidly in its third 
generation, under the leadership of Lawrence and Mark Kulyk, the 
company looks to expand their customer and product base, and stay the 
course for the long haul.
  America was founded on the principles of hard work and innovation. 
The very greatness of this Nation is tied to the entrepreneurial spirit 
of our people. The creativity and innovation of small business, such as 
Rogers, help to create the very pillars of our economy. Their many 
achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence in quality 
production is an outstanding tribute to the very ideals that we hold 
dear.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating the 
Kulyk Family and all of the hard working men and women at Rogers 
Brothers Corporation on their 100th annIversary.

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