[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 158 (Monday, December 12, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S13446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING PERFORMANCE PIPE MANUFACTURING

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I rise to congratulate the 
employees of Performance Pipe Manufacturing of Williamstown, KY. 
Performance Pipe Manufacturing is recognized as the recipient of the 
Fitness for Life Around Grant County, FFLAG, Gold Award for the 
Worksite Wellness Program.
  FFLAG was created in 2002 to raise awareness about physical activity 
and proper nutrition. In September of 2005, FFLAG expanded their 
program to focus on work site wellness by inviting Grant County 
businesses and organizations to take part in the Workplace Wellness 
Program. The program focused on budget allocation for worksite wellness 
programs, employees' personal dedication to fitness, communication 
about wellness in the workplace, and on environmental changes that can 
help make our offices, stores, schools, and factories healthier places 
to work. I am proud to say that Performance Pipe Manufacturing is one 
of the worthy recipients of the Gold Award.
  Sadly, the State of Kentucky is suffering from a health epidemic. 
Over two-thirds of adults in our State suffer from obesity. And this 
epidemic is not only hurting our waistlines, but also our pocketbooks. 
In 2003, over $1.1 billion was spent by Kentuckians on health problems 
caused by obesity. That is why programs which promote healthy living, 
such as FFLAG, are so important for the future of our Commonwealth.
  Performance Pipe Manufacturing is a shining example of how our 
Kentucky businesses can help Kentuckians lead better, healthier lives.
  I congratulate Performance Pipe Manufacturing on this achievement. 
The employees of Performance Pipe Manufacturing are an inspiration to 
all of Kentucky.

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