[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E394]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING LYLE BASSETT, WINNER OF NAVISTAR'S CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE 
                             AWARD FOR 2009

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2010

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lyle Bassett, a 
winner of Navistar's Circle of Excellence Award for 2009. Located in 
Illinois, Navistar employs many of my constituents and is an important 
economic engine for my district, undoubtedly so because of suppliers 
like Mr. Bassett.
  The Circle of Excellence, which is awarded by the international 
dealer organization of Navistar, Inc., honors international truck 
dealerships that achieve the highest level of dealer performance with 
respect to operating and financial standards, market representation, 
and most importantly, customer satisfaction. It is the highest honor a 
dealer principal can receive from the company.
  Mr. Bassett's business, Riverview International Trucks, LLC, is 
headquartered in West Sacramento, California, and has grown sales and 
revenue from $5 million in 1982 to more than $60 million in 2009, which 
was a record year for the business. The business employs 78. Lyle 
started out as a trainee at International Harvester in 1966 and worked 
his way through various areas of the business, prior to buying 
Riverview International Trucks in July 1981. With this most recent 
award, Riverview International Trucks has now received the Circle of 
Excellence Award a total of three times.
  Lyle has achieved this level of accomplishment and recognition 
through many years of hard work and service to his industry and 
community. He is active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club 
of Sacramento, where he supports the club's annual fundraising events 
and efforts to provide college scholarships to high school students, 
and as a Meal on Wheels volunteer, providing home-delivered meals to 
seniors. He is known as a hard working man who takes care of his 
family, employees and customers each and every day the gates are open 
at Riverview International Trucks.
  Madam Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
honoring Lyle Bassett for his contributions to his community and to the 
nation as a whole.

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