[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 148 (Friday, August 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E907]
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                        HONORING MOUNTAIRE FARMS

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 20, 2021

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mountaire Farms 
and their enduring tradition of business excellence.
  The family-owned poultry farm and processing company is the fourth 
largest in the nation, boasting a storied presence within North 
Carolina. Despite their scale, Mountaire has continued to cultivate a 
reputation for family values, business success, and giving back to 
local communities.
  Aligned with a 2019 expansion in Chatham County, Mountaire features 
newly opened plant operations in Siler City, NC, the largest city in 
the county, and a portion of the 13th District that I have the pleasure 
of representing. The project represented a $170 million investment, 
generating county tax revenue and creating over 1,000 jobs.
  Partnering with over 500 growers and employing over 1,500 workers in 
Siler City, Mountaire's economic footprint is essential to the region. 
Statewide, Mountaire is an economic powerhouse employing over 5,000 
employees and processing over 840,000 chickens on any given day, and is 
a major asset to North Carolina agriculture, the state's largest 
industry.
  While continuing to increase production capacity and growing their 
business, Mountaire has remained focused on what really matters: the 
community they set up shop in. Through initiatives like Mountaire 
Cares, their annual Thanksgiving for Thousands drive, scholarships, and 
other community service projects, they are deeply invested in improving 
the quality of life for Chatham County residents.
  Through it all, Mountaire embodies their core commitment ``to be good 
stewards of all the assets God has entrusted to us.'' This includes 
caring for employees, neighbors, customers, and others by doing 
business the right way and by prioritizing people over mere profits.
  Please join me in commending Mountaire Farms on a job well done.

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