[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      COCA-COLA 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, today I am proud to recognize the Beaumont 
Coca-Cola Bottling Company founded in 1907 in Jefferson County, Texas. 
C.T. Heisig established and managed the first store located on Park 
Street. Off to a great start, the company purchased over 470 gallons of 
Coca-Cola syrup during its first year of operation. Today Coca-Cola is 
the best selling soft drink in the world and this year over six million 
cases of Coca-Cola products will be sold.
  In 1911 Charles Rainwater purchased the Beaumont franchise, and in 
1931 a new plant was completed and the company moved to Mariposa 
Street, where it remained for 54 years. In 1985 operations were moved 
to its current location at 11450 Eastex Freeway. The current plant 
employs 207 individuals and contributes nearly nine million dollars to 
the local economy. The Beaumont Bottling Company alone delivers to over 
5,000 customers in eight counties.
  The Beaumont Bottling Company has been a great partner in Jefferson 
County. Its commitment to giving back to our community and helping 
local charities is greatly appreciated. As the U.S. Representative of 
the 2nd Congressional District it is an honor to congratulate the 
Beaumont Coca-Cola Bottling Company and all the members of the Coca-
Cola family on their 100th anniversary. I wish Beaumont Coca-Cola 
Bottling Company another 100 years of continued success.
  And that's just the way it is.

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