[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 194 (Monday, December 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
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                  HONORING BROOKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2018

  Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brooks 
Construction Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brooks Construction 
recently received the HIRE Vets Medallion Program award. The HIRE Vets 
program, administered by the Department of Labor, recognizes businesses 
for their commitment to recruiting, employing and retaining veterans. 
Brooks Construction was recently awarded a gold medal in the medium 
employer category.
  Brooks Construction Company was founded in 1909 by John Foster Brooks 
and has served our community well for over a century. Today, Brooks 
Construction is a leader in road construction and repair in northeast 
Indiana. In addition to its commitment to our veterans, Brooks 
Construction has supported many local charities and organizations in 
the greater Fort Wayne area.
  I applaud Brooks Construction Company for its commitment to our 
veterans. As a member of the House Veterans Affairs committee and a 
veteran myself, I am pleased to see northeast Indiana embracing the 
unique skills that our veterans bring to the workforce. I applaud the 
efforts of companies like Brooks Construction to hire the men and women 
that have given so much to serve our nation. Congratulations to Brooks 
Construction Company and I thank them for their commitment to our 
veterans and our community.

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