[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF TURBOMECA MANUFACTURING

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, the Safran Group Company, Turbomeca 
Manufacturing, celebrated its grand opening on September 25, 2008. This 
company proudly manufactures the engines that power the U.S. Coast 
Guard HH-65 Search and Rescue Helicopter fleet and that of the U.S. 
Army Light Utility Helicopter fleet.
  Turbomeca Manufacturing provides resources, jobs and business growth 
to the city of Monroe, North Carolina, and has shown tremendous 
commitment to the community. This 100,000 square foot factory plans to 
reach a production capacity of 200,000 hours per year by 2010, and will 
encompass a team of approximately 180 employees.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I honor and recognize this 
company in my district for the economic opportunities that they create 
and the outstanding community presence they provide.

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