[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 73 (Friday, June 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE SILVER CRESCENT FOUNDATION AND WINNERS OF THE 2006 SILVER 
                             CRESCENT AWARD

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                            HON. BOB INGLIS

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2006

  Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Silver Crescent Foundation and the winners of the 2006 Silver 
Crescent Award.
  The prestigious Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence is 
a salute to manufacturers in the State of South Carolina. This award is 
intended to promote wealth, innovation, and job creation in the State, 
and to recognize companies in South Carolina who excel in 
manufacturing.
  I am pleased to announce the winners of this year's Silver Crescent 
Award for Manufacturing Excellence. The three award winners are Jarden 
Plastic Solutions, Westminster's U.S. Engine Valve, and Bridgestone 
Firestone's Graniteville plant. Jarden Plastic Solutions is located in 
my district in Greer, and they are an industry innovator specializing 
in high-volume precision injection molding. The company designs, 
engineers, and manufactures everything from recreational equipment to 
advanced healthcare tools. Bridgestone Firestone is one of the world's 
top tire producing plants. They are no strangers to success. In 2003, 
Bridgestone Firestone's Graniteville plant was also named one of the 
top 10 plants in North America by Industry Week. Finally, Westminster's 
U.S. Engine Valve is a first class provider of automotive engine 
components. This is the second time they have received the Silver 
Crescent Award. These three manufacturers know the keys to success, and 
I am proud that they call South Carolina home.
  To build the next generation of manufacturers and engineers, the 
Silver Crescent Foundation organizes Camp Success. The goal of Camp 
Success is to get middle school and high school kids excited about 
engineering, math, and science. The camp uses state of the art 
technology to give kids the firm foundation they will need to become 
highly skilled professionals. By investing time, effort, and money in 
our kids, Camp Success ensures that South Carolina and our Nation will 
have the tools necessary to compete in tomorrow's global economy.
  I am extremely proud of the Silver Crescent Foundation's efforts in 
the State of South Carolina. Under the leadership of President Tony 
Smith along with excellent award sponsors like the South Carolina 
Research Authority and the Advanced Technology Institute, the Silver 
Crescent Foundation is leading the way toward a bright future for South 
Carolina's manufacturers and a new generation of engineers and 
manufacturers.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me as I commend this year's winners, the 
Silver Crescent Foundation, and everyone involved in the success of 
South Carolina manufacturing.

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