[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING BROWNSTOWN ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY

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                           HON. TODD C. YOUNG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, many Hoosier small businesses 
across my district power the economic engine of the state, while also 
playing a critical role in the civic life of their communities. Today 
it is my honor to highlight one such small business. Brownstown 
Electric Supply Company, based in Brownstown Indiana, is a privately 
owned electrical supply company that has provided utility companies 
with technical expertise and electrical supplies for over four decades.
  Carl Shake founded Brownstown Electric Supply Company in 1970 after a 
long career in the electrical supply and utility service industry. 
Brownstown Electric has grown from a small business in Jackson County, 
Indiana to a regional company that has expanded its reach as far as 
Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. Brownstown Electric is now run by Carl's 
son in law, Greg Deck, who stewards the company with the same 
principles that have made Brownstown Electric a staple of Southern 
Indiana.
  In addition to supplying electrical equipment and providing expertise 
in the field, Brownstown Electric is an active member of the local 
community. They sponsor local high school sports teams, participate in 
the Brownstown High School school-to-work program, and contribute to 
the Jackson County History Center of Indiana. Brownstown Electric also 
encourages their employees to get involved and volunteer in the 
community. This heart for service is exemplified in their organization 
of the Zach Pickard Pelican Run. The community-wide event is a 5K run/
walk event dedicated to raising money to find a cure for Hutchinson-
Gilford progeria syndrome. Employees of Brownstown Electric organized 
the fundraiser in honor of an employee's son who lives with the genetic 
condition.
  Brownstown Electric Supply Company is emblematic of the Hoosier 
ethic. They are family-owned and operated, deliver quality products and 
service, and possess a strong commitment to improving the lives in the 
community.
  It is an honor to represent a business like Brownstown Electric. I 
hope their exemplary business ethic serves to inspire other would-be 
entrepreneurs, and I am pleased to highlight their good work today in 
this installment of Indiana's 9th District Small Business Spotlight.

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