[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   CONGRATULATING BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION ON ITS CENTENNIAL 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Brookville Equipment Corporation on its centennial 
anniversary.
  For 100 years, Brookville Equipment Corporation has been a leading 
American manufacturer of diesel locomotive engines, street trollies, 
and mining machinery.
  In 1918, Mr. L.A. Leathers founded Brookville Locomotive Works when 
he started installing railroad wheels on gasoline-powered trucks. The 
company went into full-scale production of gasoline- and diesel-powered 
locomotives following World War I.
  Over the course of its history, Brookville has constantly redesigned 
and adapted its machines with new technology to keep up with thriving 
industry needs.
  It has also prevailed over many challenges, including a flood on July 
19, 1996, where more than 8 feet of water nearly drowned the company. 
With the help of Brookville's dedicated workforce, its family and 
friends, they were able to restore the facility to 100 percent 
production in just 1 month.
  The U.S. Small Business Administration recognized Brookville for its 
resilience with an award in 1999.
  Mr. Speaker, since 1918, the name Brookville has meant quality. I 
wish them much continued success for years to come.

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