[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1742]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF FALCON STEEL AMERICA

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 20, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Falcon 
Steel America and its employees for their efforts to aid in the 
recovery and relief of Montgomery County in the aftermath of Hurricane 
Harvey.
  In 1963, Falcon Steel America was founded as a small steel shop in 
Haltom City, TX. Since its creation, Falcon Steel has grown to be 
considered one of the most dependable suppliers of structural steel in 
Texas. Additionally, Falcon Steel serves as the only producer of high-
voltage, steel-lattice towers in the United States.
  On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, carrying 
its wind, rains, and flooding across the state and devastating homes 
and families throughout the greater Houston community.
  As the flood waters receded, donations of food, water, clothing, 
toys, and necessities came pouring into the community from across the 
United States. To coordinate the distribution of these supplies, Falcon 
Steel America partnered with Interfaith of The Woodlands and hundreds 
of local volunteers to organize a massive distribution center in its 
Conroe factory. With over 225,000 square feet of life-saving supplies, 
Falcon Steel's willingness to donate its facilities allowed thousands 
of affected residents to receive much needed assistance. This effort 
has now become known as one of the largest distribution efforts 
Montgomery County has ever witnessed.
  Falcon Steel's core values of ethical behavior, excellence, and 
teamwork were reflected in their actions after Hurricane Harvey. 
Through its willingness to come to the aid of our community, Falcon 
Steel provided an outlet for thousands of local residents to receive 
life-saving assistance.
  On December 21, 2017, Falcon Steel will complete the renovation of 
its new manufacturing facility in Conroe, TX. I am proud to join the 
entire Eighth Congressional District of Texas to congratulate Falcon 
Steel on this achievement and thank them for their continued commitment 
to serving our community.

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