[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
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RECOGNIZING CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE IN RICHARDSON, 
                                 TEXAS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to 
congratulate the Richardson, Texas, branch of Cisco Systems, Inc. on 10 
years of outstanding operations. Cisco, the global leader in building 
the ``Human Network,'' has over 70,000 employees worldwide, 1,400 of 
which work in the Third Congressional District of Texas.
  The American public recognizes the company's internationally famous 
name and logo from popular TV shows such as 24 and Rubicon where, true 
to life, Cisco's unmatched technology is used by government agencies to 
defend the Nation against enemies foreign and domestic. The company 
also leads the way in keeping our kids safe as they navigate the 
Internet. In fact, Cisco invented key technology that helped shape the 
Internet--transforming how people connect, communicate and collaborate.
  The vision of Len Bosack and Sandy Lemer, Cisco's founders, propelled 
this company into a multi-billion dollar business. Recognized by 
hundreds of magazines and investors as one of the ``Best Places to 
Work,'' Cisco's commitment to innovation and research is at the 
company's core. With over five billion dollars a year invested in 
Research and Development, R&D, Cisco represents one of the biggest R&D 
spenders in the world. Their technology and innovations have changed 
the way the United States--and the world--communicates.
  It is a privilege to have many of this top-notch company's best and 
brightest living and working in North Texas. To the outstanding 
employees of Cisco-Richardson, happy 10th anniversary, and I salute 
you.

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