[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E557]
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                             STEVE SCHAEFER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Steve Schaefer, owner of Meyer Hardware, for receiving the Golden 
Rotary Ethics in Business Award. Meyer Hardware has adhered to high 
standards of business ethics for 64 years and demonstrates ethical 
behavior and responsible practices as a philosophy in daily business. 
Steve Schaefer is a central source of this philosophy and serves as a 
role model for the store's 19 employees.
  The treatment of customers at Meyer Hardware is exemplary. The 
employees are helpful and friendly, and they go out of their way to 
satisfy customer's needs. Meyer is very loyal to its employees, keeping 
them employed even during hard times, and as a result, their employees 
are very loyal to Meyers, with some staying for over 20 years.
  Meyer Hardware does its part in the cause of environmental 
sensitivity by providing a variety of low-energy and ``green'' 
merchandise. Meyer Hardware is also very active in the community, 
supporting the Cub Scouts, Eagle Scouts and sponsoring the Golden 
junior baseball and football teams. Meyer Hardware also donates to 
numerous non-profit organizations and participates in Golden's Easter 
egg hunt and Christian Action Guild food drive.
  Meyer Hardware is a model for outstanding ethics in business. It is 
an example for all businesses in America to emulate. Congratulations to 
Steve Schaefer, for his leadership of Meyer Hardware and all the 
individuals who make Meyer Hardware what it is today.

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