[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 66 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
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RECOGNIZING SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY UPON RECEIVING THE EMPLOYERS EXCELLENCE 
      AWARD FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2016

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to help recognize 
Southwestern Energy (SWN) for receiving the Employers Excellence Award 
for Energy Efficiencies and Environmental Improvements from the 
Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association. This 
prestigious award is meant to honor businesses in northeastern 
Pennsylvania that have shown a commitment to providing energy-efficient 
solutions and environmental conservation. By continuing to harness 
domestic energy sources in the most efficient manner possible, while 
also preserving the environment for future generations to enjoy, SWN 
has provided my constituents with a superior quality of life that 
permeates all aspects of the community.
   With over 80 years of experience in identifying and extracting 
domestic natural gas sources, SWN has helped lead the effort toward 
energy independence. This leadership and success continues to be 
dependent upon the dedication to their employees and to the communities 
in which they operate. Northeastern Pennsylvania has benefited 
tremendously from Southwestern Energy's commitment to environmentally 
conscious means of extracting our state's natural resources. I had the 
opportunity to meet with community leaders at the Tunkhannock, PA 
facility to witness firsthand the regional investment and economic 
impact of Southwestern Energy's projects in my district.
   Launching their Energy Conserving Water (ECH2O) program in 2012, SWN 
pledged that for each gallon of fresh water used in their operations, 
they would replenish or offset an equivalent amount through 
conservation and innovation. In 2015, Southwestern Energy made 
significant progress toward their goal of achieving water neutrality in 
Pennsylvania. With the completion of the Fall Brook Acid Mine Drainage 
Treatment and Restoration Project, SWN has improved the water quality 
in the Susquehanna River throughout my district.
   Mr. Speaker, Southwestern Energy's contributions to energy security 
and natural resource conservation in my district and state have been 
profound. Upon receiving the Employers Excellence Award for Energy 
Efficiencies and Environmental Improvements from the Northeast 
Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association, Southwestern 
Energy has affirmed their place among leaders in our communities. I 
look forward to witnessing the continued involvement of SWN in my 
district and state, and am confident that their contributions to my 
constituents will have a lasting impact.

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