[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 25, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LEROY McGINNIS

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Leroy 
McGinnis from Cuba, Missouri for his achievements and years of service 
at McGinnis Wood Products. I also would like to congratulate him, and 
the rest of the staff at McGinnis Wood Products on receiving the SHARP 
Safety and Health Recognition Program award.
  In 1968 with only one stave mill on 16 acres of land, Leroy McGinnis 
started McGinnis Wood Products. Now, 46 years later, McGinnis Wood 
Products operates with four stave mills on 56 acres, employing over 150 
people.
  McGinnis Wood Products is a perfect example of a family operation. 
Leroy married Ovia Marie 64 years ago, and they now have six children 
together. Leroy now has not only children, but grandchildren working 
with the family business.
  Leroy not only serves as the CEO of McGinnis Wood Products, but also 
serves his community in many ways. Mr. McGinnis is a member of Cuba's 
Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of Missouri's Chamber of 
Commerce. He is also a member of Missouri Enterprise, Associated 
Cooperage Industries of America, Missouri Forest Products Association, 
and Associated Industries of Missouri. In 1992, Mr. McGinnis co-founded 
the Missouri Wood Industries Insurance Trust. Leroy was also the 
recipient of the Cuba Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Award in 2010. It is 
my pleasure to recognize his achievement before the House of 
Representatives.

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