[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 85 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1017]
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          HONORING THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA'S LOG CABIN INDUSTRY

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2012

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize America's log 
cabin industry as a quintessential symbol of the American pioneering 
spirit, embodying America's strength and ingenuity.
  Log cabins, whether used for recreation or as primary residences, are 
economically sustainable, reducing waste and employing materials that 
put Mother Nature's beauty at center stage. The industry is 
experiencing renewed growth, exporting this American icon to nations 
from Germany to China.
  Log cabin production directly supports thousands of jobs from 
builders to sales professionals, as well as the housing market, lending 
institutions, and many others. The people of this industry are hard-
working, charitable, and deserving of recognition for their centuries 
of accomplishment.

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