[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 103 (Friday, June 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AMERICAS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JODY B. HICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2017

  Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.'s Monroe-based manufacturing 
facility on its 20th Anniversary. It is with a great sense of pride 
that I rise to celebrate its achievements and the positive 
contributions it has made to Georgia's 10th Congressional District.
  Built in 1996, the plant has undergone three expansions over the 
years and employs a myriad of Georgia workers in the manufacturing 
industry. In 2014, Hitachi continued its commitment to the citizens of 
Georgia by approving the latest expansion, which increased its size to 
include 520,000 square feet of manufacturing space and doubled its 
workforce to provide more than 600 jobs in the 10th District.
  Monroe's Hitachi facility remains extremely competitive and was named 
the 2014 Manufacturer of the Year for the State of Georgia for its 
commitment to manufacturing in education, community service, and 
economic growth. These achievements are a result of the partnership of 
several organizations working together to improve Georgia's economy and 
workforce potential. I would further like to recognize Athens Technical 
College, which has joined with Hitachi Automotive Systems to create an 
internship program as part of Georgia's Quick Start program, providing 
customized training programs to fill vital skilled-labor positions 
necessary to employers like Hitachi.
  For these reasons, it is my honor to recognize Hitachi's Monroe 
facility on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary as well as the 
partners that contribute to its continued success. Furthermore, I 
extend my personal appreciation to those who have joined in improving 
Georgia's workforce to ensure that we succeed today and in the future.

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