[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 99 (Thursday, July 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PIERCE MANUFACTURING

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Pierce Manufacturing, located in Appleton, Wisconsin. 
Pierce Manufacturing is a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, and builds 
fire and rescue apparatuses. Over the past 100 years, this company has 
grown from its modest beginnings as Pierce Auto Body Works, Inc. 
focused on building truck bodies for the Ford Model T to become a 
world-class manufacturer of quality fire and rescue vehicles.
   In the aftermath of 9/11, Pierce Manufacturing donated one of its 
rescue vehicles to the Fire Department of New York City. According to 
reports, no ceremony was held to mark the occasion. The workers and 
leadership at Pierce Manufacturing simply ``felt compelled to help.'' 
As Congressman, I am incredibly proud of the highly skilled workers in 
Appleton and Weyauwega that play a vital role in designing, building 
and maintaining these custom fire and rescue vehicles.
   Again, I congratulate Pierce Manufacturing on its 100th anniversary, 
and encourage all residents in Northeast Wisconsin to celebrate this 
company's wonderful history on Saturday, July 13th, 2013.

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