[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1718]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MOLDED FIBER GLASS COMPANIES

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of Molded Fiber Glass Companies in Gainesville, Texas, located in my 
district, and to celebrate the passage of H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act 
of 2005.
  Molded Fiber Glass Companies had modest beginnings near Lake Erie in 
Ohio when they first opened their doors in 1948. Since then they have 
continued to push the limits of technology and have added offices and 
research facilities across the nation. In 2001, MFG began producing 
massive blades to harness the power of wind and open new doors in 
renewable energy. With this new bill, MFG will be able to provide more 
energy at a lower price to the surrounding communities.
  A major component of The Energy Policy Act of 2005 extends the 
renewable electricity production credit through December 31, 2007 for 
wind, closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, geothermal, small 
irrigation power, landfill gas, and trash combustion. The provision 
will encourage the use of renewable energy, like wind energy, thereby 
increasing the demand for wind turbines such as those manufactured by 
MFG.
  This company provides so much to our community, and I am proud to 
have them within the district I represent. I hope that their dedication 
to renewable energy and our environment continues well into the future.

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