[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 85 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 14, 2013

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of an iconic company in my district, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, and to 
congratulate them as they begin construction on their new world 
headquarters next week.
  Based in Monroe, MI, La-Z-Boy has been crafting comfortable, quality 
furniture since 1927. The vision of two cousins, Edward M. Knabusch and 
Edwin J. Shoemaker, La-Z-Boy started with the success of their 
innovative reclining wooden slat chair From their humble beginnings in 
Edward's father's garage they quickly evolved their company with new 
products like the first upholstered reclining chair. The company grew 
and they built their own factory on Telegraph Road to meet demand, 
where they've been a part of the community for the last 85 years.
  With the exception of a break during World War II to make tank seats 
and crash pads as part of the war effort, the employees of La-Z-Boy 
have never stopped producing a myriad of products that are well-known 
across the globe. With an accredited test lab on site, every product 
coming off the line meets the high standards of the La-Z-Boy brand. 
Just imagine how many sports fans those recliners have comforted or the 
countless babies they've rocked to sleep.
  On June 20th, La-Z-Boy will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for their 
new world headquarters, as the company enters its next phase. The 
environmentally friendly building will be able to support 500 employees 
who will no doubt continue making quality furniture for every room in 
the home. I offer my best wishes to my constituents and friends at La-
Z-Boy and encourage them to keep making this world a more comfortable 
place.

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