[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
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                          RECOGNIZING JEAN BYE

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                           HON. JIM HAGEDORN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2019

  Mr. HAGEDORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jean Bye, 
President and CEO of Dotson Iron Castings in Mankato, Minnesota. Jean 
began her career with Dotson Iron Castings in the 1970s. With her 
strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and keen technical 
knowledge, she advanced in her career and held various management 
positions. In 2010, she became Dotson's President/CEO; the first woman 
and non-family member to run this century old manufacturer. Today, over 
100 tons of ductile iron castings are melted daily, with 1,500 
different metal castings produced for over 150 customers across the 
world.
  In April, Jean was presented with The Manufacturing Institute's 
Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Award, 
which recognizes women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership 
in their careers and serve as role models in inspiring young women to 
pursue careers in manufacturing.
  Jean is known within the metalcasting industry. Since 2011, she has 
served on the Board of Directors of the American Foundry Society (AFS), 
the industry's trade association and will be concluding her successful 
term as AFS President at the end of April. She became the first woman 
in the association's over 100-year history to be chosen by her peers to 
serve in this role.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Jean Bye on 
receiving the 2019 STEP Ahead Award and completing her term leading the 
metalcasting industry trade association. I wish her continued success.

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