[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 31 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CAAP CO. INC. AND FOUNDER JIM MORAVECK AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 
                            40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2016

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to stand today 
to join the Milford community and the employees of CAAP CO. Inc. as 
they celebrate the company's 40th Anniversary and pay tribute to its 
founder, Jim Moraveck.
  Incorporated in 1976, Jim Moraveck founded CAAP Co. Inc. with the 
goal of providing the Air Force with a centralized source for the newly 
developed rain and high temperature resistant coating for their B-1 
program. Their aerospace specification material was initially 
manufactured for the B-1 and F-16 aircraft. Ground-breaking design and 
research brought CAAP Co.'s color matched, antistatic, rain erosion 
resistant coatings, marking a new era in radome technology and 
providing the aircraft industry with the first truly antistatic 
coatings. Today, this small company continues to be an innovative 
leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty coatings for 
the F-35, F-22 and the F-18. What began as one man's vision of 
improving a product has become an international leader in the 
industry--that is what Yankee ingenuity is all about!
  Over the last 40 years, CAAP Co. has earned many accolades for 
excellence as a small supplier. They have been recognized by Boeing, 
Northrup Grumman, and Vought Aircraft Industries just to name a few. 
This company exemplifies the greatest qualities of a Connecticut small 
business: innovation, reliability, and the remarkable leadership of Jim 
Moraveck. Jim has made enormous contributions to the aircraft coating 
industry, and has brought so much pride to our state, but more than 
that he has earned the trust, respect and admiration, not only of those 
companies he supplies, but of the employees that make up the CAAP Co. 
family.
  The letter of invitation I received to the event celebrating this 
special anniversary was signed by each of the twenty-four employees and 
it read in-part: ``Not only would we like to have Mr. Moraveck 
recognized for his technological advancements, but also for his 
commitment to being a wonderful boss and human being who continues to 
be passionate about the products his company develops. The loyalty of 
his employees is a testament to his dedication to CAAP Co., and his 
work. At 83 years old, he enjoys coming into work every day, and being 
involved in all aspects of his company.'' Those beautiful words of 
sentiment speak volumes about the person Jim Moraveck is and the 
incredible company he has successfully built from the ground up.
  I am honored to join the CAAP Co. family in extending my sincere 
congratulations to Jim Moraveck as he marks this special 40th 
Anniversary milestone Small businesses, like CAAP Co., are the backbone 
of thriving communities and I cannot thank Jim enough for his many 
outstanding contributions to the industry and the Milford community. My 
very best wishes for many more years of health, happiness, and success.

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