[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO BEL BRANDS USA

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 29, 2010

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bel Brands USA and 
its Leitchfield plant located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This 
month, Bel Brands USA, which specializes in the creation and production 
of quality cheeses, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary.
  In 1970 the company established a plant in Leitchfield, Ky., and has 
been manufacturing quality cheese products ever since. Bel Brands USA's 
Leitchfield facility is a prominent employer in Grayson County and is 
expected to produce 33,800,000 pounds of cheese this year.
  The plant has grown exponentially since its establishment 40 years 
ago. Currently, the plant employs 370 individuals between two 
production departments and covers an area of almost 190,000 square 
feet.
  Bel Brands USA and its Leitchfield facility have remained committed 
to hard work and creativity. With 25 production sites worldwide, Bel 
Brands USA promotes their core values in the workplace and throughout 
the community. Ethics, innovation, competence, cohesion and enthusiasm 
have contributed to the company's many accomplishments.
  The entire Grayson County community is grateful for Bel Brands USA's 
continued presence, support and generosity.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the employees of Bel 
Brands USA. I am proud to represent them here in Washington and look 
forward to their continued success.

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