[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 72 (Thursday, May 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
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 RECOGNIZING THE BODE TECHNOLOGY, GROUP, INC. OF LORTON, VIRGINIA FOR 
                 RECEIVING THE PRESIDENT'S ``E'' AWARD

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
The Bode Technology Group, Inc., of Lorton, Virginia. The Bode 
Technology Group received the President's ``E'' Award today in 
recognition of its achievements in supporting export growth in the U.S. 
business community. The ``E'' Award is the highest honor the Federal 
Government can give to a U.S. company or organization for exporting or 
facilitating export activity.
  The recognition of Bode for this honor highlights the importance of 
the President's National Export Initiative (NEI), which aims to double 
exports over the next five years to support two million American jobs. 
Given the region's innovative technology base and strong international 
business community, Northern Virginia especially stands to benefit from 
the NEI.
  Bode, which is located in Virginia's 11th Congressional District, 
specializes in DNA collection and analysis. It provides services to law 
enforcement agencies in all 50 states and more than 30 countries 
worldwide. It also provides critical assistance in identifying victims 
of mass disasters and missing persons. In addition, Bode has been a 
partner in helping to reduce human trafficking. Last year, the company 
was awarded the Virginia Governor's Award for Excellence in 
International Trade by Governor Tim Kaine.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Bode 
Technology Group on this honor and for its leadership on export 
activities.

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