[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            CHARLOTTE LUCAS

  (Mr. ROKITA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROKITA. I rise today to recognize an Indiana-born and bred 
entrepreneur who exemplifies innovation and dedication.
  Charlotte Lucas, along with her husband, Forrest, founded Lucas Oil 
Products in 1989. Under her leadership, Lucas Oil quickly established 
itself as a top-selling additive line in the trucking and automotive 
retail industry.
  To Indiana, Charlotte is still the good-natured Hoosier who always 
enjoys meeting new people and who knows the importance of being there 
for people in need. Marked by common sense and a commitment to 
philanthropic interests, her leadership embodies the qualities 
emblazoned in the Hoosier spirit itself.
  There is a slogan at Lucas Oil, Mr. Speaker, that reads: ``It 
works.'' Well, I think the same can be said of Charlotte. Working on 
behalf of children, the elderly, race car drivers and their families, 
and many more other causes, she has provided so many with a better 
place to live, work, and raise a family. Whatever Charlotte does, it 
works.
  As a man of faith, I believe we were put on this Earth to love one 
another and to make the best of the gifts the Lord has provided. When I 
look at Charlotte, her husband, Forrest, and how she shared her good 
fortune with our world, all I can say is, Amen. Charlotte Lucas 
exemplifies the American Dream in every way, and I am proud to honor 
her on her birthday in recognition of her devotion to her family, 
friends, employees, and our whole Hoosier community.

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