[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E325-E326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNITION OF ELFORD, INC. FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Elford, Inc. for a 
century of dedicated service to the Columbus area. Elford has remained 
true to its core values of integrity, consistency, and responsibility, 
while providing first-rate construction services to businesses, 
hospitals, schools, and other organizations throughout central Ohio.
  In 1910, Edward ``Pop'' Elford founded Elford, Inc. with the goal of 
providing honest, high-quality service through dedicated construction 
professionals. One hundred years later, Elford has grown to over 200 
employees while staying true to its roots by building lasting 
relationships through expert advice and guidance on each of their 
projects. The company's commitment to excellence has been recognized 
with numerous awards and honors including the City of Columbus EOC 
Prime Contractor of the Year, the Governor's Award for Excellence, the 
Association of General Contractors Build Ohio Award, and the American 
Subcontractors Association Outstanding Contractor Award.
  In addition to providing superior project planning, general 
contracting, and building management services, Elford, Inc. has 
committed itself to improving the surrounding community. The company 
donates generously to many charitable and community-building 
organizations and the Elford employees carry on the values of this 
century-old construction company by donating their time to various 
causes including the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of 
America, local hospitals and health centers, Hospice, the Rotary Club 
of Columbus, and local teams and clubs that benefit Columbus' youth. 
Elford also strives to promote diversity within their business and 
partners with and mentors local minority and women-owned businesses.
  For 100 years, the honesty, dedication, and commitment to excellence 
that characterized ``Pop'' Elford has carried on through the high-

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quality and reliable services that Elford provides in central Ohio. I 
am proud to recognize and honor Elford for a century of service to the 
Columbus area and for its record as a company that has positively 
shaped our community.

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