[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H7680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF SMEAD MANUFACTURING ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. KLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KLINE. Madam Speaker, there has been much celebration this year 
in the little town of Hastings, Minnesota. I rise today to recognize a 
small business icon in the State, a document management company with a 
rich heritage of innovation and quality.
  This year, Smead Manufacturing celebrates its 100th anniversary. A 
cornerstone of the Hastings community, Smead is the world's leading 
provider of filing and organizational products.
  For 100 years, Smead has been committed to one purpose, keeping 
business organized. For the last 51 years, Smead has been a woman-owned 
company which now employs more than 2,700 workers in 15 plants. I have 
enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Hastings facility and meet many of 
the dedicated employees. On the occasion of this milestone achievement, 
I want to thank the men and women of Smead Manufacturing for their 
service to the community and the State of Minnesota. I commend the 
employees and leaders of this great institution and wish them much 
continued success.

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