[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 17 (Wednesday, February 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING DIANA FOOD'S INVESTMENT IN BANKS COUNTY, GEORGIA

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce the 
exciting economic investment Diana Food, a global provider of natural 
ingredients to the food and beverage industries, has made in Banks 
County, Georgia. Georgia has previously been recognized as one of the 
best states for business, and Diana Food's decision to establish a 
facility in Northeast Georgia is a testament to the strong workforce 
and economic promise that Georgia provides.
  Diana Food provides innovative, sustainable ingredients for the food 
industry, and the company's new $50 million facility will provide more 
than 80 new jobs to the heart of the Ninth District of Georgia, 
invigorating the local economy and showcasing Georgia as a premier 
state in which to do business. I grew up and raised a family just a 
county line over from Banks County, and can attest to the vigor of the 
local economy; Diana Food made the right choice. This decision is a win 
for Banks County, for the state of Georgia, and, most importantly, for 
the people who call our corner of the Peach State home.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Banks County on its 
economic drive and Diana Food on their decision to expand operations to 
Georgia. I am looking forward to seeing the positive community impact 
this investment will have on Banks County, Northeast Georgia, and the 
future of Georgia business.

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