[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 143 (Monday, September 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE BY CROWDER INDUSTRIES

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2019

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50 years of 
service by Crowder Industries of Newton County, Missouri.
  In August of 1969, Crowder Industries opened its doors in Newton 
County. Its mission was simple: provide meaningful employment to 
disabled citizens. Since then, hundreds of people have come through its 
doors and received the opportunity to work in and serve their 
community.
  Today, Crowder Industries works in areas such as assembly, packaging 
services and cardboard production for its community partners, providing 
not only employment for those with disabilities, but also serving the 
community, and helping other local businesses. Crowder Industries 
currently employs 110 people, most of whom have some disability. These 
hard-working employees work alongside people who provide vital support 
for the process and keep the company functioning smoothly.
  The success of Crowder Industries is in large part due to the support 
of the Newton County community, and local businesses. They provide 
Crowder Industries with the resources it needs to fulfill its mission.
  Madam Speaker, Crowder Industries has spent the last 50 years 
striving towards a goal. It was formed with the idea that everyone 
should be able to have meaningful employment. Its motto is, ``Our 
People Make the Difference.'' Crowder Industries has fulfilled its 
mission and its motto. Its work has bettered the citizens of Newton 
County, and all southwest Missouri, and I can think of no greater honor 
than to recognize Crowder Industries achievements here.

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