[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 209 (Thursday, December 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING A.G. HEINS COMPANY 100 YEARS OF SUCCESS

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                           HON. TIM BURCHETT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2020

  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, American entrepreneurial spirit is the 
bedrock of our nation's economy, creating good-paying jobs, solving 
everyday problems and providing the goods and services we rely on. I 
rise today to celebrate one of East Tennessee's own, the A.G. Heins 
Company, which rode that entrepreneurial spirit from humble beginnings 
to 100 years of success.
  Currently in its fourth generation of family ownership, the A.G. 
Heins Company has long provided building materials to the East 
Tennessee region. The company provides necessary resources to complete 
projects of all sizes, from individual household repairs to 
construction at the University of Tennessee.
  Staying in business for 100 years is no easy accomplishment, and the 
A.G. Heins Company persevered through many challenging economic times, 
such as the Great Depression and the Second World War. The company's 
history is a reminder that small businesses can grow and innovate even 
in the face of adversity.
  I would like to extend my congratulations to the Heins family as they 
celebrate their 100th year in business this month, and I wish them many 
more years of success.

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