[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 40 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E408]
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                 HONORING CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS

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                            HON. BOB INGLIS

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2010

  Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Carolina 
International Trucks (CIT) and its President, Richard D. Ryan, on the 
occasion of receiving the International Circle of Excellence Award for 
2009. CIT maintains a significant presence in the Fourth Congressional 
District with a dealer location in Greer, SC.
  With 310 employees, CIT is one of the top truck dealerships in the 
Southeast and the entire nation. In 2003, it was named the 
International Dealer of the Year, an honor awarded to the dealer of 
International brand trucks who exhibits the highest commitment to best-
in-class customer service. Including this new award recent award, CIT 
has now received the Circle of Excellence Award, under Richard's 
leadership, a total of 15 times.
  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.
  Through Richard's commitment to hard work and outstanding customer 
service, he has built a business that is contributing to economic 
growth during these challenging times. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my 
colleagues to join with me in congratulating Richard Ryan for his 
record of accomplishment and for his many contributions to his 
community, state and nation.

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