[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 168 (Friday, November 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2011

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Whirlpool 
Corporation on the tremendous occasion of its 100th anniversary. 
Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Whirlpool is the global 
leader in the home appliance industry: delivering products of unmatched 
quality to customers in virtually every corner of the world.
  Since its founding in 1911, Whirlpool has continued to build upon its 
well-earned reputation as a socially and environmentally conscious 
company by improving the quality of life in countless communities, 
fostering strong private-public partnerships, and setting the industry 
standard for energy efficiency and conservation.
  Much has changed for the company in the past 100 years, but through 
it all Whirlpool has remained true to its Midwest, hometown roots. 
Michigan has faced more than its fair share of challenges through the 
recent economic downturn, but companies like Whirlpool are helping lead 
the way for our State's recovery and to restore our Nation's economic 
competitiveness.
  The company is currently undertaking the multimillion-dollar 
construction of a state-of-the-art headquarters office campus in Benton 
Harbor. Whirlpool has also played an integral role in the half-billion-
dollar Harbor Shores development project, which is revitalizing the St. 
Joseph-Benton Harbor area.
  Thank you to Whirlpool for a century of creating jobs and giving 
back--here's to the next 100 years.

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