[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 167 (Wednesday, December 21, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S14336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 345--RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FENTON ART 
   GLASS, A BELOVED INSTITUTION IN WEST VIRGINIA, THAT CONTINUES TO 
 CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE STATE THROUGH 
           ITS PRODUCTION OF WORLD RENOWNED, HAND-BLOWN GLASS

  Mr. BYRD (for himself and Mr. Rockefeller) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 345

       Whereas Fenton Art Glass rose from its humble beginnings as 
     a glass decorating company in 1905, and came to settle in 
     Williamstown, West Virginia, by opening a factory to create 
     their own glass when they were unable to obtain the glass 
     that they needed;
       Whereas, with the vision of brothers Frank and John Fenton, 
     Fenton Art Glass began to create innovative new colors and 
     established the company in the forefront of the hand-blown 
     glass industry;
       Whereas in 1907, Fenton introduced its highly colorful 
     Iridescent, or ``Carnival'' Glass, which became instantly 
     successful throughout the country and is now highly prized by 
     collectors around the world;
       Whereas during the 1930s and 1940s, Fenton addressed the 
     shortages felt by families in the United States by producing 
     mixing bowls and tableware that were often unavailable during 
     the World War II and Depression shortages;
       Whereas Fenton Art Glass is not only a family tradition, 
     with the third generation of the Fenton family now carrying 
     on the legacy, but also a West Virginia institution, 
     employing generations of workers; and
       Whereas Fenton Glass, known for its beauty and precision in 
     craftsmanship, is a symbol of the dedication and care of the 
     Fenton family, as well as the pride in craftsmanship so 
     characteristic of the West Virginia people: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Fenton Art Glass on 
     its centennial milestone, for creating beautiful, hand-blown 
     glass in West Virginia for 100 years. a for 100 years.

                          ____________________