[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THIS YEAR'S NRECA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR 
                          COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, each year, the National Rural Electric 
Cooperative Association recognizes one co-op whose dedication to 
increasing energy access in rural America has made a significant 
difference in their community. The 2013 winner of the NRCA's Community 
Service Award for Community Investment hails from a small town called 
Welcome, Minnesota.
  Federated Rural Electric has created jobs and helped to improve the 
quality of life in rural Minnesota by improving access to electricity 
in a cost effective and efficient manner.
  Federated Rural Electric helped AGCO Corporation, a worldwide 
manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, in their 
efforts to expand its Minnesota facility and add over 200 jobs. Last 
April, I had the opportunity to visit AGCO and see the great work they 
are doing to create jobs and grow their local economy in Jackson, 
Minnesota.
  In addition to supporting AGCO, Federated Rural Electric has served 
over 9,000 residents of southern Minnesota. Federated has made 
invaluable contributions to rural Minnesota communities.
  Today, I'm proud to honor Federated Rural Electric for its support of 
reliable energy and dedication to Minnesota's rural population.

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