[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 30, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO SWI INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS FOR BEING AWARDED THE 
                  FOUNDER AWARD DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate SWI 
Industrial Solutions, an outstanding non-profit that provides more than 
200 individuals with disabilities meaningful and dignified work, while 
expanding the work forces of other manufacturers. SWI Industrial 
Solutions was recognized by the Missouri Association of Manufacturers 
(MAM) and given the Founders Award for their 50 years of business in 
the Springfield community.
  The Founder's award honors MAM founder, the late Jack T. Gentry, and 
is presented to select MAM member companies that preserve the 
manufacturing tradition and promote and advance manufacturing in 
Missouri.
  In these 50 years, SWI Industrial Solutions has directly impacted the 
local economy in a positive way and has given countless individuals the 
confidence and training on how to be a good employee, and how to 
succeed at their jobs.
  It is my honor to recognize SWI Industrial Solutions for this great 
achievement and wish its workers a joyous and well-earned celebration 
of their success. By creating jobs, delivering top-class products, and 
exhibiting exemplary work ethic for 50 years, SWI Industrial Solutions 
have made southwest Missouri a better place to live. It makes me proud 
to serve them, and all of Missouri's Seventh Congressional District.

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