[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2007

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements and contributions of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest 
car-rental company in North America and an integral part of the local 
Saint Louis community.
  Enterprise has annual revenues of more than 9 billion and is 
currently number 21 on the Forbes ``500 Largest Private Companies in 
America'' list.
  Operating on the principle that good business derives from a well-
trained and well-treated staff, the company has been cited by Business 
Week as one of the Best Places to Launch a Career. In 2005, Enterprise 
received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for 
efforts on behalf of its employees serving in the National Guard and 
Reserve.
  Enterprise is as dedicated to the public, as they are to their own 
employees.
  In 1982, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation was created, and has, 
over the past 25 years, given more than $87 million to non-profit 
entities, has donated $30 million to schools and scholarships to 
support minorities and economically-challenged students, and has 
contributed $1 million each to both the Red Cross relief effort for the 
Gulf Coast, as well as the victims of 9-11.
  With its charitable works, avid support of its employees, and 
economic success, Economic Rent-A-Car is a truly dynamic corporation.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to this organization, who 
has made great contributions to the local Saint Louis community and the 
larger national community, and is a model for effective and charismatic 
business.

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