[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 75th 
anniversary of the Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative in Rockford, 
Minnesota. Today, March 29, 2012, the annual membership meeting will 
take place in celebration of their fruitful beginning on March 29, 
1937.
  Wright-Hennepin Electric was formed at the height of the Great 
Depression to meet the electrical needs of rural central Minnesota. 
Today, they provide service for more than 46,000 homes and businesses 
and continue to provide groundbreaking services to their customers in 
Wright and the western Hennepin counties.
  Wright-Hennepin Electric is an industry leader in helping home and 
business owners save money, reduce energy consumption, and determine 
when alternative energy resources might be a good fit for their needs. 
Additionally, Wright-Hennepin Electric has expanded into security 
monitoring for 50,000 homes in 32 states and three Canadian provinces. 
Innovative business expansions like this help keep this magnificent 
company a step ahead of the rest.
  Also importantly, Wright-Hennepin Electric is an active member of the 
community. Annually, high school students may apply to receive college 
scholarships from them. Each year one lucky student also receives a 
trip to our Nation's capital. It is possible that many of our 
congressional Members have met with some of these students 
participating in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program which 
makes this opportunity possible.
  Many local charities and non-profits are also supported by Wright-
Hennepin Electric as recipients of thousands of dollars of donations. 
Lastly, Wright-Hennepin Electric has been recognized by chambers, local 
governments, and businesses as a responsible corporate citizen and 
valued member of the communities they serve.
  Congratulations on this 75th milestone, members and staff of Wright-
Hennepin Electric Cooperative.

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