[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENVIVA FACILITY IN AHOSKIE, 
                             NORTH CAROLINA

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                         HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 10th 
anniversary of the Enviva's flagship facility in Ahoskie, North 
Carolina, in my congressional district.
  Enviva produces renewable wood bioenergy from low-value and residual 
wood. For the past decade, Enviva has grown to become a valued and 
trusted member of the community. The Ahoskie facility has created over 
300 jobs and has an economic footprint of $160 million per year in the 
area. In total, Enviva has generated 1,800 jobs and nearly $1 billion 
in economic output through their four production facilities and port 
terminal in North Carolina.
  Enviva's sustainable forestry practices help fight climate change, 
strengthen rural communities, create well-paid jobs, and contribute to 
the health and vitality of North Carolina's beloved forests. It 
supports North Carolina's forestry industry, purchasing low-grade wood 
and forestry residuals that would otherwise go to waste or rot in the 
fields. Their work connects the citizens of my district in the global 
effort to reduce energy derived from coal and mitigate climate change.
  Madam Speaker, Enviva's contributions to the First District and the 
entire state of North Carolina have been profound. I ask my colleagues 
to join me in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Enviva's flagship 
facility in Ahoskie, North Carolina.

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