[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMES SPRING & WIRE COMPANY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the owners 
and employees of James Spring & Wire Company of Frazer, Chester County 
as they celebrate the Company's 50th anniversary.
  Company founder Richard James may be best known for turning a simple, 
high-tension spring into ``a wonderful toy'' that, as the jingle said, 
was ``fun for a girl or a boy.'' The toy James created is the Slinky.
  In 1960, the current owners of James Spring & Wire bought the Company 
and built it into a leading manufacturer of custom springs, wire and 
strip forms and stampings. The Company's success over the last half-
century is no doubt the result of exemplary leadership and 
entrepreneurial vision combined with highly-skilled and hard-working 
employees.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in 
congratulating the owners and employees of James Spring & Wire Company 
on reaching this memorable milestone and recognizing the important role 
small businesses such as this one play in making Chester County and all 
of Southeastern Pennsylvania a great place to live, work and raise a 
family.

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