[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   HONORING FONA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2017

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor FONA International, 
Inc., a company located in Geneva, Illinois, which was recently named 
the number one small/medium workplace in Chicago by Fortune magazine 
and consulting firm Great Place to Work.
   At FONA International, Inc. 97 percent of employees say they are 
proud of their workplace, have been offered training or development to 
further themselves professionally, and have access to a special and 
unique benefit system.
   This was only possible due to the leadership of Joe and Mary Slawek. 
Since FONA International's founding in 1987 the Slaweks has been the 
driving force behind its exceptional corporate culture which stresses 
retaining and recognizing its employees. The Slaweks have championed 
innovative programs and initiatives which have earned their company a 
spot on the National Association for Business Resources' list of 
Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for.
   FONA International, Inc. is currently celebrating 30 years creating 
and producing flavors for the largest food, beverage, and nutrition 
companies in the world. Their excellent work over the years has made 
them an industry leader and they have even been awarded the 2016 Food 
Quality and Safety Award by Food Quality and Safety magazine.
   Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
congratulating FONA International, Inc. on being named the number one 
workplace in Chicagoland and for their legacy of achievement. FONA 
International Inc. is a company that truly cares not only for their 
customers, but also for their employees.

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