[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 70 (Friday, May 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY ON RECEIVING THE PRESIDENT'S ``E'' 
            AWARD FOR ACHIEVING SIGNIFICANT EXPORT SUCCESSES

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2013

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Gilman 
family and the employees of the Gilman Brothers Company on receiving 
the President's ``E'' Award for achieving significant export successes.
  The Gilman Brothers Company is based in Gilman, Connecticut and is 
one of North America's leading manufacturers of foamboard products for 
signage, display, and graphics. Since its founding in 1897, the company 
has since been instrumental in developing and introducing innovative 
products that fit the ever-changing needs of the visual industries. 
With over a century of rich history, the Gilman Brothers Company has 
been able to produce world-class and high quality products that are 
also environmentally friendly. Over the past few years, Gilman Brothers 
has won assistance from the U.S. Export Import Bank to expand their 
export sales abroad. I was pleased to tour their factory in 2010, and 
later that year Gilman Brothers joined me on a Connecticut Trade 
Mission to Israel. Through the contacts the company made in Israel, 
Gilman Brothers has been able to increase significantly their exports 
to Israel and other Middle Eastern countries.
  The President's ``E'' Award was created by Executive Order of the 
President on December 5, 1961 to recognize persons, firms, or 
organizations which contribute significantly in the effort to increase 
United States exports. As a recipient of this prestigious award, the 
Gilman Brothers Company has proven to be one of the top export leaders 
in the country. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank will present 
Gilman Brothers with the ``E'' Award on May 20, 2013.
  The success of small and family-owned business like the Gilman 
Brothers Company in the international market demonstrates the dynamism 
of our nation's economy. Small businesses are key to our economic 
recovery and the successes of companies like the Gilman Brothers help 
move our economy forward. The Gilman family and their employees are 
true assets to our region and our state, and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in commending the Gilman Brothers Company on receiving this 
well-deserved award.

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