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

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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. Blaine Roberts. Recently, both Blaine and his business, Roberts 
Truck Center, 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.
  Roberts Truck Center has grown into one of the premier truck 
dealerships in the Southwest. Blaine manages 8 of the 13 dealer 
locations that are part of the Roberts Truck Center family business, 
owned by Blaine and his brother Blair. The Roberts Truck Center employs 
467 people and has earned the Circle of Excellence Award a total of 26 
times.
  Blaine has earned this recognition and accomplishment through years 
of hard work and being a dedicated servant of his community. He is 
committed to his industry and serves on a number of industry groups and 
boards including the International Dealer Development and Systems 
Board.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Blaine for his 
accomplishments, his record of success, and his many contributions to 
his community.