[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2573]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING QUALITY CABINETS/MASCO BUILDER CABINET GROUP ON OSHA STAR 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2007

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Quality 
Cabinets/Masco Builder Cabinet Group (MBCG) on earning the prestigious 
Star Award for the Volunteer Protection Program from the U.S. 
Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
(OSHA) for its outstanding safety performance and processes.
  Quality Cabinets was founded by Charles Ladd in 1969 with three 
employees in a 7,500 square foot building in Duncanville, Texas. The 
company grew to add a location in Kentucky and another Texas facility 
in Cedar Hill. The Texas locations have a total of 1,259 employees. The 
company now is based in Adrian, Michigan and is part of the MBCG.
  The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) encourages employers to 
participate and improve their safety program to very high levels. 
Achieving the VPP Star award is the pinnacle in recognition for 
participants that exceed OSHA standards. Quality Cabinets are the first 
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Company to achieve this exceptional feat.
  Programs implemented in the Texas Quality Cabinets facilities include 
Management Leadership and Employee Involvement, Worksite Analysis for 
Safety Hazards, Prevent and Control Hazards, and Safety Knowledge 
training.
  I am proud to represent Quality Cabinets/Masco Builder Cabinet Group 
for their outstanding efforts of both its management and employees on 
achieving exemplary occupational safety and health standards. The VPP 
Star Award is truly representative of Quality Cabinets dedication and 
commitment to safety.

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