[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING SYSCO NORTH TEXAS' OSHA ``STAR SITE'' HONOR

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2016

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sysco North 
Texas and its nearly 600 employees for the achievement of being 
recognized as an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program ``Star Site.''
  The Star Site designation is the highest honor within OSHA's 
Voluntary Protection Program. The Program rewards companies who lay out 
a comprehensive compliance and safety risk management plan for internal 
controls, which translates directly into fewer workplace injuries and 
illnesses. Sysco North Texas received this award by maintaining a 
workplace injury incident rating well below the industry average, and 
by meeting other strict metrics for workplace safety.
  Sysco North Texas operates an 800,000 square foot facility in 
Lewisville, Texas, serving nearly 4,000 customers throughout the 
Dallas-Fort Worth metro region and beyond. The facility has been in 
operation since 1973. As an upstanding business in the 24th District of 
Texas, I am proud to represent Sysco North Texas here in Congress. I 
commend them and all other businesses around my district as they 
continue to provide good jobs and safe work environments for Texas 
citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the safe and beneficial 
work environment Sysco North Texas provides for its employees. I ask 
all of my distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing this hard 
earned achievement.

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