[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E98]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peterbilt Motors 
Company as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary. Founded January 16, 
1939, Peterbilt has led the commercial vehicle industry in the design 
and production of innovative and technologically advanced trucks and 
trailers.
  With their headquarters and primary manufacturing efforts based in 
Denton, TX, they are the largest employer in the city. A strong 
community partner, Peterbilt has supported charitable efforts within 
their community through organizations such as the United Way. They have 
also supported higher education through their support of the University 
of North Texas.
  Peterbilt's leadership is particularly noteworthy in their 
development and production of a line of environmentally friendly 
trucks, including compressed natural gas and electric hybrid engines. 
Through these products, Peterbilt has continued its legacy as a 
forward-thinking organization and has generously shared and displayed 
their efforts with the public at several of my Annual Energy Efficiency 
Summits.
  I am honored to join Peterbilt in celebrating this milestone in their 
history. As a leader in the commercial vehicle industry and a major 
contributor to the North Texas economy, I am proud to represent the 
company and their employees in the US House of Representatives.

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