[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E12]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2008

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of W.L. Gore & 
Associates, Inc. This company, for six decades, has been committed to 
providing exceptional products for their customers while demonstrating 
exemplary business practices.
  Founded in 1958, W.L. Gore & Associates has grown to be the global 
leader in fabrics, medical, industrial, and electronic products. The 
organization's success has grown from the dedication, passion, and 
their commitment of their employees to excellence. For ten consecutive 
years, they have earned the recognition on FORTUNE magazines ``100 Best 
Companies to Work For,'' and in 2007 was ranked tenth overall.
  To this day, W.L. Gore & Associates is recognized for its unique 
corporate culture. With a mission of creativity and personal 
responsibility, their organization adopted a management structure 
driven by personal interaction. Corporate decisions are made based on 
knowledge and experience, rather than by official titles or positions. 
As envisioned by founders' Bill and Vieve Gore, they hoped that 
associates would constantly be encouraged to grow through knowledge, 
skill, and individual accountability.
  On this 50th anniversary, I would like to recognize the many 
accomplishments of W.L. Gore & Associates. Their commitment to their 
customers and employees should be an example for all. I commend the 
W.L. Gore & Associates family for their commitment to the Delaware 
community and the nation, and I wish them all the best on this 
momentous anniversary.

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