[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CHELSEA LUMBER COMPANY FOR THE 2008 LARGE BUSINESS 
                            LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                          HON. MARK H. SCHAUER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2009

  Mr. SCHAUER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor today the Chelsea 
Lumber Company as they receive the 2008 Large Business Leadership Award 
by the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce. Chelsea Lumber Company is one 
of Chelsea's oldest businesses having celebrated their 100th 
anniversary in May of 2008. A recent acquisition assisted with 
positioning Chelsea Lumber Company as southeast Michigan's largest home 
center with the largest inventory of any lumberyard in the region. On a 
local level, Chelsea Lumber Company contributes immensely to the 
economic impact of the City of Chelsea. Chelsea Lumber Company has been 
a long-time member of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce and their 
community involvement includes providing employment for many area youth 
and donating their materials to many local groups for projects and 
events. Many of their staff contributes their time serving on numerous 
community committees and donating their time at many Chelsea area 
sporting events. The owners have all remained or come back to Chelsea 
after college to raise their families, proving their belief in this 
community's values. It is with deep appreciation for their many 
contributions that I congratulate and commend the Chelsea Lumber 
Company for their faithful commitment to service and quality and wish 
them the best in all their future endeavors.

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