[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SECOND DISTRICT MANUFACTURING TOUR

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, this August work period, I had 
the pleasure of meeting with businesses and workers across my district 
as part of my Second District Manufacturing Tour. I was fortunate to 
witness firsthand the creation of products made in Illinois and had the 
privilege of hearing from workers about what Congress could be doing to 
support America's workforce.
  The Second District and our Nation is made better by the presence of 
manufacturers like Smedberg Machine Corporation. They build the parts 
used in locks and bridges, products we rely on every day.
  The future of our economy is made brighter by members of the Kankakee 
County Chamber of Commerce, whom I met with to discuss economic 
development, jump-starting the middle class, and the future of American 
business.
  Speaking of America's future, I must acknowledge our national 
champion, Jackie Robinson West Little League team from the great State 
of Illinois. They are a shining example of how far hard work and 
teamwork can get you and what happens when you have the opportunity to 
pick up a ball, a pen, a book, or a skill.
  As we return to business, I urge my colleagues to follow the example 
of these Little League and business heroes because hard work, teamwork, 
and innovation make us all better.
  Lastly, I salute the heroes of 9/11.

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