[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ESCALADE SPORTS

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Escalade Sports, a 
fantastic Hoosier business in my home district.
  Escalade Sports is being awarded the President's ``E'' Award, the 
highest recognition a U.S. Company can receive for significantly 
contributing to the expansion of U.S. exports.
  This award was created in 1961 to provide recognition of the work 
that America's exporters undertake, and honors 45 companies every year 
for their contributions to the American economy.
  Escalade Sports embodies the spirit of this award as it produces many 
high quality American sporting and gaming products that range from 
basketball hoops, to table tennis equipment, to archery supplies. These 
products are then exported and sold to athletes and sports enthusiasts 
across the globe to enjoy and use.
  Escalade Sports is headquartered in Evansville, where it provides 
quality jobs to Hoosiers here in Southwest Indiana and many more across 
the United States in its various production and distribution 
facilities. The company's exports not only help show the world what 
amazing products are made here in America, but also keep Americans 
employed and help expand our economy.
  Mr. Speaker, we should all be grateful for the fine work of Escalade 
Sports, and the other ``E'' Award recipients across the United States 
for their contributions to the American economy.

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