[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2014

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Chicago Bridge & 
Iron Company, a great corporate citizen as they celebrate 125 years in 
business.
  At its founding in 1889, Benjamin Harrison was President and the 
Dakotas, Montana and Washington were becoming states, CB&I was 
establishing itself.
  Since its creation CB&I has evolved from a bridge design and iron 
company into an energy industry problem solver that employs 50,000 
people around the world, including many Americans. CB&I is known for 
innovation in bulk liquid storage and its unwavering support of oil 
exploration around the world.
  This company has come a long way from the merger agreement between 
bridge designer Horace Horton and the Kansas City Wheelocks, George and 
William. During challenging international times, including World War I 
and World War II, CB&I helped keep our military strong and mobile. CB&I 
was essential in production of smaller, more maneuverable ships.
  CB&I's industry milestones are many over the last century--from 
floating roof tanks to the double-wall liquid natural gas storage tanks 
to the first site-assembled thick wall steel nuclear reactor vessel--
the innovations just keep coming. This success all started with a 
record number of bridges and structures now listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places.
  Over 125 years and with workplaces in 130 countries, CB&I has evolved 
into one of the most energy infrastructure focused companies in the 
world, and it is a name The Woodlands, Texas knows well. The CB&I Tri, 
our local triathlon, is but one example of the worldwide support CB&I 
provides to the communities their employees call home. We also 
appreciate their efforts to use local suppliers to the fullest extent 
practicable.
  Congratulate Philip Asherman, the President and CEO of CB&I and all 
those who have helped make CB&I the innovator it is today.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating CB&I on 
their 125th anniversary.

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