[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 40 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E416]
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                        CONGRATULATING ED KYRISH

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2010

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Mr. Ed Kyrish. Recently, both Ed and his business, Texas Truck Centers 
of Houston, Ltd., were awarded the International Circle of Excellence 
Award for 2009.
  Awarded by Navistar, Inc., the Circle of Excellence is given to 
dealerships that achieve the highest level of performance in terms of 
operating and financial standards, market representation, and, most 
importantly, customer satisfaction. It is the highest honor that an 
International dealer can receive from Navistar.
  Family owned and operated since 1988, Texas Truck Centers of Houston, 
Ltd., is one of the premier truck dealerships in the country. Ed's 
business employs 264 people at five dealer locations. In January of 
2010, Ed and the International Truck community celebrated his 60th year 
of service to International. Ed and Texas Truck Centers have earned the 
Circle of Excellence Award 13 times.
  The many awards that Ed and Texas Truck Centers earn are a testament 
to his reputation as a leader in the trucking industry. Ed serves as a 
member of the Parts Advisory Board of International's dealer 
organization. Ed has also been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 
from International. Additionally, Ed has been recognized as an ADT 
Dealer of the Year.
  Ed is also dedicated to his community. He co-founded the Richland 
Youth Organization's Girl's Softball League, served as softball league 
and Little League manager, and served as a leader with the Boy Scouts 
of America. Ed also is a devoted member of his school board and its 
fundraising committee, is a supporter of its Adopt A Family initiative, 
and is the chairman of his church board.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Ed Kyrish for his 
accomplishments, his record of success, and his many contributions to 
his community.

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