[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 164 (Tuesday, October 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF KIMBERLY-CLARK'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2022

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 150th 
anniversary of Kimberly-Clark, a manufacturing and multinational 
corporation founded in 1872.
  Founded in Neenah, Wisconsin, by John Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, 
Charles Clark, and Franklyn Shattuck, the company's first business was 
operating paper mills. Over the years, the company became known for its 
innovation and expansion, and proved to be a top competitor in the 
industry. In the 1950s, with booming success Kimberly-Clark expanded 
internationally, opening countless operations across the globe. All 
throughout this period of expansion, the company continued to operate 
by the founders' core values of quality, service, and fair dealing. I 
commend Kimberly Clark's revolutionary manufacturing capabilities and 
their continued dedication to their work.
  For the past 150 years, Kimberly-Clark has understood the basic needs 
of people by producing essential personal care products. Kimberly-
Clark's emphasis on innovation has evolved into one of the most 
successful stories of product development. Kimberly-Clark's creative 
passion has led to the invention of five of their eight major consumer 
product categories: facial tissues, paper towels, toilet paper on a 
roll, feminine pads, and disposable training pants. Through decades of 
expansion, Kimberly-Clark has countless well-known brands such as 
Andrex, Cottonelle, Depend, Huggies, Kleenex, Poise, Pentitude, Scott, 
and U by Kotex, that are a key part of life for people in more than 175 
countries. I applaud Kimberly-Clark for their continued growth and 
success in the industry.
  Since the inception of Kimberly-Clark, they have embraced the 
importance of authenticity, accountability, care, and innovation. 
Operating under their Code of Conduct, the team at Kimberly-Clark have 
committed themselves to making positive contributions to the people 
they serve around the world. I extend my sincere thanks to Kimberly-
Clark for their exceptional work and continued growth over the past 150 
years.
  Kimberly-Clark has been a pillar of the Fox Cities for generations, 
and I thank them for their work to continue providing good paying, 
stable jobs for Northeast Wisconsinites in the Fox Valley.
  I invite all Members of this body to join me in celebrating the 150th 
anniversary of Kimberly-Clark. I offer my sincerest congratulations to 
the entire Kimberly-Clark team and wish them lasting success for the 
future.

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