[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             BENJAMIN MOORE

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                          HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2019

  Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great 
American company with a steadfast commitment to American manufacturing 
and job creation headquartered in my District, the Fifth Congressional 
District of New Jersey.
  Benjamin Moore currently employs approximately 1,000 individuals and 
is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. Since its founding in 1883, 
in Brooklyn, Benjamin Moore has maintained an unwavering commitment to 
selling only through authorized, independent, locally-owned and 
operated paint and decorating retailers.
  From Benjamin's Moore's humble beginnings in 1883 with one product--
Moore's Prepared Calsom Finish--to now, one of America's leading 
manufacturers of paints, stains and finishes, is truly a great American 
story.
  In the Fifth District of New Jersey, Benjamin Moore has maintained a 
commitment to creating jobs and manufacturing their paints and stains 
in America.
  Benjamin Moore has also made sustainable manufacturing practices a 
major component of their company practice, leading to receiving the 
``Green'' Good Housekeeping Seal and the Edison ``Best New Product 
Award for Sustainability.'' In 2015, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation 
of America announced that Benjamin Moore's most environmentally 
friendly paint, Natura, has been certified Asthma and Allergy Friendly.
  As the Representative for the Fifth Congressional District of New 
Jersey, I am proud to recognize Benjamin Moore for their commitment to 
American jobs and manufacturing, sustainability, and all that the 
company has accomplished.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Benjamin 
Moore for the company's commitment to the Fifth Congressional District 
of New Jersey and to the country and look forward to many great years 
ahead.

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