[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 173 (Monday, November 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF HONDA MANUFACTURING OF ALABAMA

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2011

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully request the 
House's attention today to help congratulate Honda Manufacturing of 
Alabama on its 10th anniversary as an economic engine and community 
partner in Lincoln, Alabama.
  Ten years ago, on November 14, 2001, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama 
(HMA) started production of the first customer-ready Odyssey minivans 
and V-6 engines at its new plant in Lincoln. Today, the plant is Honda 
Motor Co.'s largest global light truck production source, with the 
capacity to produce more than 300,000 vehicles and engines each year. 
Its 3.5 million square foot manufacturing facility represents a capital 
investment of more than $2 billion.
  In the midst of challenging economic times, HMA has provided a stable 
work environment for many people across the 3rd Congressional District 
and surrounding region. HMA employs more than 4,000 associates and 
recently announced plans to hire an additional 50 workers in 
manufacturing, engineering, purchasing and production management 
positions. Along with its 35 suppliers, HMA is responsible for more 
than 45,000 direct and indirect jobs in Alabama. Annually, Honda 
purchases more than $2 billion in goods and services from suppliers and 
businesses located in the state.
  Honda's flexible manufacturing system allows the Lincoln facility to 
produce multiple models on the same assembly line, including Odyssey 
minivans, Pilot sport utility vehicles and Ridgeline pickup trucks. The 
plant will also begin manufacturing the Acura MDX sport utility vehicle 
in 2013, making it the first Acura product built by Alabama associates.
  HMA is also a generous community partner and good neighbor. Over the 
last decade, HMA philanthropic contributions to Alabama charities, 
community and civic groups have totaled more than $7 million. Just this 
year, HMA associates committed both time and money to support local 
tornado relief efforts, in addition to Honda's corporate commitment of 
$150,000.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama on its lot anniversary. HMA has been a 
dedicated partner to the citizens of Alabama in strengthening the 
relationships with the communities where its associates live and work. 
I am proud to congratulate them on their first ten years in our 
community, and wish them well in the coming decades.

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