[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 21 (Thursday, February 10, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      INGERSOLL-RAND OF MOCKSVILLE NAMED ``BUSINESS OF THE YEAR''

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to hear my colleagues start 
talking about the need for jobs. For the last 4 years, since they have 
been in control of the Congress, Republicans have been talking about 
that and how their job-killing policies have worked against the 
American people.
  But, Mr. Speaker, today I want to speak about an outstanding industry 
in the Fifth District of North Carolina that has gone about creating 
jobs.
  Businesses that create jobs and invest in their communities are our 
ticket to economic growth and recovery in today's economy. That's why 
it's impressive that Ingersoll-Rand's manufacturing facility in 
Mocksville, North Carolina, recently received the Davie County Chamber 
of Commerce's Business of the Year award.
  The hardworking people at Ingersoll have brought about 200 jobs to 
Davie County in recent years, which, during these difficult economic 
times, is a tangible boost to the community. These are good jobs that 
are strengthening the local economy.
  Ingersoll's major investment in Davie County is a tribute to the fact 
that the area's skilled workforce is composed of men and women who are 
dedicated to producing the best products in the world. The hundreds of 
workers at Ingersoll in Mocksville are the driving force behind this 
award, and I tip my hat to everyone at Ingersoll-Rand in Mocksville for 
this important recognition for their hard work and investment in Davie 
County, North Carolina.

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