[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE SAFETY EXCELLENCE OF SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the outstanding 
effort of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation paper mill in Hodge, 
Louisiana, under the leadership of General Manager Roger P. Hagan, in 
fulfilling its responsibility as a Good Corporate Citizen.
  As of September 14, 2007, The Hodge branch of Smurfit-Stone became 
the first mill in the company's history to successfully reach two 
million hours of operation without an accident, according to the 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. For any 
corporation, this is an accomplishment, and I am proud to honor the men 
and women of Smurfit-Stone who strive to maintain high standards in the 
workplace and make safety a top priority.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Roger P. 
Hagan and Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation for promoting a safe 
environment in the work place and for putting employee safety first.

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