[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING F.O. BARDEN & SON LUMBER'S CENTENNIAL MILESTONE

  (Mr. BERGMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 100 years of 
stellar performance of an exemplary company in Michigan's First 
District, F.O. Barden & Son Lumber.
  Since its founding in 1922 by Frank Barden, the company has become a 
vital component in helping Boyne City and northern Michigan grow and 
adapt to needs in all aspects of daily life.
  This centennial milestone represents the years of service that Barden 
Lumber has dedicated to contributing to the economic well-being of the 
area and the lives of countless residents.
  In reflecting on the company's 100-year history, it is clear that 
they have continually chosen to not only make decisions for the good of 
the company in the wake of a changing marketplace, but they have also 
proven capable of looking beyond the balance sheet to include the ideas 
and the ideals of its people and community.
  Even as our cyclical Michigan economy has presented obstacles to its 
growth, F.O. Barden & Son Lumber has sustained itself through 
dedication and innovation.
  We are grateful for the company's contributions to Boyne City and to 
all of Michigan. Thank you, F.O. Barden & Son.

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