[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 23 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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                 HONORING JOHN WOOD, CEO OF SALLY CORP.

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2014

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Wood, CEO 
of Sally Corp., who was recently honored for his life work in the 
creation of amusement rides by being inducted into the International 
Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame.
  Sally Corp., based in Jacksonville, is a prime example of the 
American dream come true. Started in a garage in 1977, the Sally Corp. 
creates dark ride attractions, bringing to life interactive experiences 
that go beyond the imagination. Ron Gustafson, chairman of the Hall of 
Fame and Archives Committee, said that John ``revolutionized the 
attractions industry.'' He was able to take the staccato rides of old 
and create a story that leaves riders clamoring for more.
  Thanks to John's devotion, Sally Corp. has continued to grow and 
profit, and their reach has extended across the globe. Sally Corp. is 
currently working on an animated musical attraction called the ``White 
Tiger Show'' in China and they have completed projects in both India 
and Australia.
  It is truly an honor to have John Wood and Sally Corp. in the 4th 
Congressional District of Florida. Small business owners are the 
backbone of our nation and it gives me great pleasure to commend John 
for his outstanding achievements.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and Member's of the House of 
Representatives join me in this very special congressional salute to 
John Wood.

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