[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E250]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING FLACHTEMEIR MONUMENT COMPANY ON THEIR 140TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Flachtemeier 
Monument Company in Freeport, Illinois, on the occasion of their 140th 
anniversary.
   Flachtemeier Monument was founded in 1874 when Frederick 
Flachtemeier began his stone carving business in Freeport. Over the 
next 140 years, Flachtemeier Monument Company has supported grieving 
families and helped them memorialize their loved ones. Ric Knox, the 
current branch manager, loves that his job allows him to connect with 
the community, explaining that ``total strangers come into my life and 
invite me into their life.''
   In honor of its 140th anniversary, Flachtemeier Monument Company is 
partnering with the Freeport Chamber of Commerce for a community event 
later this year. Additionally, the company plans to donate a portion of 
its sales to United Way of Northwest Illinois whenever a customer 
mentions one of their affiliated charities.
   Mr. Speaker, I want to again congratulate Flachtemeier for reaching 
this impressive milestone. Ric Knox says of the people he memorializes 
that ``their legacy lives on, if I do my job right.'' Through Knox and 
his entire company, Frederick Flachtemeier's legacy has lived on for 
140 years and will hopefully continue to thrive and support our 
community for many more.

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