[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 14, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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      WEYERHAEUSER OF ELKIN MARKS ONE MILLION ACCIDENT-FREE HOURS

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, bad economic news dominates the headlines 
every day. But back in the Fifth District of North Carolina, there are 
still success stories.
  Last month, the Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facility in Elkin, North 
Carolina, was recognized for more than 1 million work hours with no 
accidents resulting in lost time. This is an impressive feat resulting 
in Weyerhaeuser executives giving the Elkin plant the Senior Management 
Gold Award--an honor bestowed only 20 times in the company's 108-year 
history.
  I am pleased to recognize the hard-working Elkin employees at 
Weyerhaeuser for their impressive accident-free safety record. This 
accomplishment is more than a milestone. It is a reflection of a 
commitment to putting employees and their safety first.
  That's why, in a time of constant bad news, it's my pleasure to 
highlight a story of success. Congratulations to everyone at 
Weyerhaeuser of Elkin, North Carolina, and I hope to be back here soon 
marking your celebration of 200 million accident-free hours.

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