[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 62 (Thursday, April 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E370]
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                       BENTON REA'S 85TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 7, 2022

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Benton Rural 
Electric Association's 85th birthday and to sincerely thank them for 
all of their contributions to Central Washington.
  This electric company has changed the way farmers work. Benton REA 
was established on April 19, 1937, to serve those in Benton and the 
surrounding counties. One year later, Benton REA helped Benton and 
Yakima farmers move into the modern era of electricity by flipping the 
switch to light more than 89 rural farms.
  As the oldest operating consumer-owned business serving Benton and 
Yakima counties, they understand the needs and concerns of the rural 
community when it comes to electricity needs. I thank them for their 
many faithful years of serving the 11,000 members across Benton, 
Yakima, and Lewis counties, many of whom are in my district, and for 
providing the electricity they need.
  Congratulations on reaching this milestone and I wish them many more 
years of success.

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