[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
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                HONORING ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS COMPANY

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                          HON. MARY BONO MACK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2009

  Mrs. BONO MACK. Madam Speaker, it is both an honor and a privilege to 
congratulate Armtec Defense Products Company on their 40th anniversary. 
For the past four decades, this organization has worked diligently with 
the U.S. military to create products to protect and defend our county.
  Armtec Defense Company began with a simple technical innovation, 
combining nitrocellulose into inert paper products, a superior 
invention that remains the industry standard even today. In 1968, 
founder and innovator Pete DeLuca opened the Armtec facility in 
Coachella, California, and began production of combustible 152mm 
cartridge cases. This product was used by the U.S. Army for nearly 30 
years on Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles, and I commend Armtec for 
supplying our armed forces with the vital support our troops deserve.
  For the past 40 years, Armtec has developed numerous combustible 
ordnance products for the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. These 
products are utilized by a vast majority of U.S. tank, artillery and 
mortar rounds in our military, and have been supplied to our forces in 
past military engagements such as Vietnam, Desert Storm, Operation 
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Armtec Defense Products Company has been and continues to be a 
wonderful asset to the Coachella Valley. Over the decades, they have 
provided thousands of jobs to the local residents of the 45th 
Congressional District, which is crucial during these economic times. 
Additionally, Armtec supports numerous worthy causes throughout our 
community, like the U.S. Marine Scholarship Fund, Navy League, and the 
United Way.
  Armtec Defense Products Company's dedication to our nation's military 
is invaluable. On behalf of the constituents of the 45th District and 
the greater United States, we thank you for your contributions to our 
country's past and future.
  Again, congratulations on your 40th anniversary.

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