[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 62 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E596]
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                  HONORING AUBURN MANUFACTURING, INC.

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Auburn Manufacturing, 
Inc. as it breaks ground on a significant expansion to its Auburn, 
Maine Kittyhawk Industrial Park location. Founded by President and CEO 
Kathie Leonard more than three decades ago, Auburn Manufacturing is 
known across the world as a leader in extreme temperature textiles.
  Kathie and her former business partner founded Auburn Manufacturing 
in 1979. In the intervening years, the company has grown to employ 50 
employees, with its upcoming expansion set to create jobs for four new 
individuals. Kathie has never strayed from her core commitment to 
producing American-made textiles, seeking to enhance or improve Auburn 
Manufacturing's unique products without reinventing the wheel. It 
should come as no surprise that MaineBiz named Kathie one of its 
``Women to Watch'' in 2009.
  Auburn Manufacturing is the only manufacturer of extreme temperature 
fabrics to make its product line entirely in the United States. The 
company's commitment to producing ``Made in the USA'' products is in no 
small part because of Kathie's strong belief that domestic 
manufacturing is the key to innovation.
  With another major expansion in Auburn Manufacturing's business plan, 
I have no doubt that Kathie and her employees will continue to turn out 
quality American made products for years and years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me on congratulating Kathie Leonard and her 
employees as they begin this tremendous next chapter for Auburn 
Manufacturing.

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