[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATING LOUIS GRIESEMER, SPRINGFIELD UNDERGROUND PRESIDENT, ON 
  RECEIVING JAMES CHRISTIE SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 
                                 AWARD

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Louis Griesemer, president of Springfield Underground, on receiving the 
2014 James Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award 
presented by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
  The James Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award 
recognizes those that contribute generous efforts towards maintaining 
proficient health and safety standards at their workplace. The award 
was created in 1987 in recognition of James Christie, who challenged 
the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to focus on the 
safety practices of workers and not just the facility.
  In addition to his duties as president of Springfield Underground, 
Louis Griesemer has been an active member of the NSSGA. He served as 
the association's chairman of the board in 2007.
  Louis Griesemer understands that in order for American business to 
succeed, we need employers to act responsibly in protecting workers 
from safety and health hazards. The fact that Louis has been certified 
by the MSHA as a safety instructor stands as just one illustration of 
his commitment to this important goal. Further, our nation is 
strengthened when business leaders like Louis go ``the extra mile'' to 
bolster understanding both of and by the regulator and the regulated 
community. His leadership on the MSHA-NSSGA Alliance for education and 
training has achieved substantial results in this effort.
  I am honored to recognize Louis Griesemer, and I congratulate him on 
receiving the 2014 James Christie Safety and Health Professional of the 
Year Award.

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