[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO CIRCLE SEAL CONTROLS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2007

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Circle Seals Controls, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in Corona, 
California. On November 29, 2007, I was proud to attend the anniversary 
celebration.
  Circle Seal has a long, proud tradition of quality manufacturing in 
southern California. Circle Seal's home for the last 15 years is also 
my hometown--Corona. The state-of-the-art facility has 300 employees 
and provides equipment for military and commercial aircraft, U.S. Navy 
ships, the Space Shuttle, and other rocket and missile applications.
  The evolution of the industrial defense base has allowed the U.S. 
government to get out of the manufacturing business and let 
contractors, who can do it better and cheaper, provide essential 
platforms and components. Without Circle Seal's expertise, our F-18s, 
Global Hawks and V-22s don't get off the ground. Right now, our troops 
are relying on the products made by Circle, and the pride the employees 
take in their work is a part of the success on the battlefield. I thank 
Circle Seal for all their hard work and their relentless pursuit of 
excellence.
  Circle Seal's past successes have ensured a continued relationship 
with the U.S. government--I'm proud to see that the company also 
contributes to the C-17, the KC-767 Tanker and the Navy LCS programs. 
Their demonstrated reliability and quality are exactly what the 
government needs. I look forward to a continued strong relationship 
with Circle Seal and, again, I commend the company on their anniversary 
and--most importantly--the people who make Circle Seal a valued and 
integral part of the community.

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