[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E549-E550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING LEXMARK AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN THE FIELD OF 
                             SUSTAINABILITY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2015

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on Earth Day, to recognize the 
great accomplishments of the largest company headquartered in my 
District, Lexmark International, in the field of sustainability. 
Lexmark, one of the world's leaders in creating innovative document 
management solutions for the public and private sectors, has committed 
itself from its inception over 20 years ago to being an unsurpassed 
steward of the environment.
   Conserving scarce resources has been the hallmark of Lexmark's 
approach to business. They have been leaders in driving more 
corporations toward better sustainability practices. They help 
organizations find solutions to conserve more and increase efficiency. 
These efforts include developing document management solutions that 
create less demand for

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paper and award-winning programs for the remanufacturing and recycling 
of used toner cartridges.
   For these bold business plans, Lexmark has received a wide range of 
environmental awards. These honors are an excellent reflection of the 
deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship that permeates 
Lexmark, from the CEO to the salesman on the front lines. Corporate 
Responsibility Magazine, for example, has ranked Lexmark 35th in its 
listing of top U.S. corporate performers on a range of indicators 
including environmental protection and corporate governance.
   Kentucky is rightly proud of its environmental heritage. We come by 
the nickname the ``Bluegrass State'' quite honestly. It is a land of 
diverse environments and lush, abundant natural resources. To partner 
with companies like Lexmark, which do so much to conserve our 
environment while being a source of employment to thousands of 
Kentuckians, is a source of great pride.
   Mr. Speaker, it is a special privilege for me to be able to 
recognize the outstanding civic and environmental record compiled by my 
friends at Lexmark. I offer my congratulations for your tremendous 
successes and offer my encouragement to continue to lead in this area.

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