[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MAX BRAKE CONTROLLERS FOR THE 2011 LOUISIANA ECONOMIC 
                       DEVELOPMENT LANTERN AWARD

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2011

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Max Brake 
Controllers, a company from Cameron Parish, Louisiana, for being named 
winner of the 2011 Lantern Award, District 3. The Lantern Award is 
presented by Louisiana Economic Development to salute manufacturers 
from across the state for their outstanding contributions to the 
Louisiana economy and to their communities.
  Thomas McDaniel, his wife Debbie and company employees created Max 
Brake Controllers several years ago. McDaniel is also the owner of 
Mac's Classic Muscle Cars, a supplier of Max Brakes. Because of his 
experience in this field, McDaniel was able to play a key role in 
creating the Max Brake technology. Max Brake Company uses Louisiana 
parts as much as possible, with about half of the components bought 
locally including brass stock, electrical parts and hardware from local 
companies.
  Max Brake Controllers uses a braking system for trucks and big rigs 
to carry large loads. An electrical display presents hydraulic vehicle 
brake pressure and helps to control electric trailer brakes. The brake 
pressure is monitored by a pressure sensor in the vehicle master 
cylinder.
  McDaniel is a member of the Cameron Parish Police Jury. He is also an 
avid supporter of South Cameron High School and a member of the 
Volunteer Fire Department, Recreation Department and Water District.
  It goes without saying that Max Brake Controllers is very deserving 
of the honor of being given the 2011 Lantern Award. McDaniel and the 
other staff at Max Brake Controllers are innovative and effective in 
what they do, and I am honored to serve as their member of Congress. I 
wholeheartedly thank Max Brake Controllers for their service to the 
Cameron Parish and the state of Louisiana, and I congratulate the 
company on this award.

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