[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 79 (Friday, May 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E489]
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                    HONORING ECOS ESSENTIAL WORKERS

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 7, 2021

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor ECOS' dedicated 
essential workers from the sustainable manufacturing facility located 
in Lacey, Washington, in the 10th Congressional District.
  Family-owned, women-owned, and operated since 1967, ECOS is known for 
being a pioneer of environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning 
products. In addition to its facility in the South Sound, ECOS operates 
manufacturing plants across our nation, employing hundreds of 
Americans. Just this month, ECOS officially became a climate positive 
brand, stepping up as an environmental leader in Washington, and across 
the country, by regenerating more natural resources than it consumes.
  Not only does ECOS play a leading role in the cleaning products 
industry as a climate positive manufacturer and embody a bold vision 
for a sustainable future, ECOS has also been an essential business in 
the fight against COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, ECOS' 
essential workers have been working around the clock to manufacture 
sustainable cleaning supplies.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud that ECOS essential workers represent my 
district and my community in the South Sound. I want to personally 
thank and recognize them for their dedication and patriotism in making 
safe and eco-friendly cleaning products throughout the COVID-19 
pandemic. They are the frontline heroes that are powering our region 
and our nation as we recover, rebuild, and emerge from this pandemic on 
stronger, more sustainable footing. For all of these reasons, it is my 
privilege to recognize the tremendous contributions of ECOS' essential 
workers.

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