[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 61 (Thursday, April 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       PACCAR: TRADER OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2008

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate PACCAR, Inc. for 
earning the 2008 Governor's Trader of the Year Award in Washington 
State for expanding the State's international trade. PACCAR, 
headquartered in my congressional district, is a global leader in the 
design, manufacture and customer support of light-, medium- and heavy-
duty trucks. In addition, PACCAR provides financial services and 
informational technology for the actual truck makers--all while 
conducting its business with the health and safety of the planet in 
mind.
  With 22,000 employees worldwide and 2,500 in Washington State, PACCAR 
is a local business with a truly global reach. In 2007, PACCAR had 
$15.2 billion in net income, selling products and services in more than 
100 countries, while setting record industry sales for commercial 
vehicles above 15 tons in Western and Central Europe.
  I also want to recognize PACCAR for its leadership and innovation in 
energy independence and environmentally friendly business practices. 
The company truly represents the spirit of the Pacific Northwest region 
by conducting business within and very often exceeding regulatory 
environmental standards, harnessing the power and efficiency of solar 
energy and, perhaps most importantly, conserving energy utilizing 
breakthrough hybrid technology.
  PACCAR is a leader in truck design and manufacture. It is an American 
company from the Pacific Northwest with a global impact. It is also a 
wonderful example of American business leading the way in energy 
independence and environmentally-friendly business practices and I 
offer its employees my sincere congratulations and appreciation.




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