[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN IN GAINESVILLE

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my hometown 
in celebration of ZF, one of the top automotive suppliers in the world. 
For thirty years, this company has been a part of our Hall County, and 
I commend the city of Gainesville for establishing September 23 as ``ZF 
Day.''
  When ZF opened its first North American production facility on 
Palmour Drive back in 1987, no one could predict the impact that this 
company would have on our community in northeast Georgia. What began as 
one location and a few jobs quickly grew to more than 50 locations and 
31,900 jobs across North America.
  Hall County alone is now home to four production facilities and over 
1,000 employees representing ZF.
  The Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce played a significant role 
in bringing this company to Georgia and helping them achieve success. I 
want to thank them for all of their hard work.
  Mr. Speaker, I take pride in the number of international companies, 
like ZF, that have chosen to invest in my home state over the last 
several decades. These companies have provided many neighbors with 
careers and the means to pursue their dreams.
  I wish the company well as it continues to expand and create more 
opportunities for hard-working men and women.

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