[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S789]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  SNELL LABORATORY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, it is with the greatest pleasure 
that today I honor Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory on their 
celebration of 100 years in business. Started in Little Rock, Snell 
Laboratory has grown from its earliest years and now has nine offices 
across the State of Arkansas.
  Originally called Snell's Limbs and Braces, the company was founded 
by R. W. ``Pop'' Snell in 1911. With a mission and desire to provide 
the best possible care to his patients, Pop began handcrafting each 
custom-fitted artificial limb out of rawhide and red willow. Through 
both World Wars, the business continued to blossom as standards and 
practices evolved from the company's earliest days. Both the fields of 
prosthetics and orthotics have revolutionized since Pop opened his 
doors 100 years ago, and his company continues to be at the forefront 
of this industry.
  Frank Snell, a great-nephew of the original founder, continues the 
family commitment to restoring the highest mobility and function to 
patients as the company's current president. With his eye on the 
future, Frank moved the company to its current Little Rock location in 
1986 and began the expansion across the rest of the State. With more 
offices, Snell Laboratory was able to expand while providing high-
quality customer service to more Arkansas communities.
  Snell's commitment to the community extends beyond working in the 
office. Snell employees frequently donate their time to such worthy 
organizations as Easter Seals Arkansas, the American Diabetes 
Association, and the Baptist Health Foundation. Efforts by Snell 
employees landed the company the 2008 Arkansas Community Foundation 
Corporate Philanthropy Award. As the company continues to evolve, I 
know it will continue demonstrating a strong commitment to service in 
Arkansas both in and out of the office.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating Snell 
Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory on its 100th anniversary and in 
wishing the company another 100 years of success.

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