[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING STRAUB BREWERY IN ST. MARY'S PENNSYLVANIA

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the outstanding management of Straub Brewery in St. Mary's, 
Pennsylvania, whose vice president, Cathy Lenze, recently earned the 
Patriot Award for her exceptional support of military employees.
  The Patriot Award is awarded by the Employer Support of the Guard and 
Reserve to recognize supervisors with outstanding commitment to support 
citizen warriors through a wide range of measures, including flexible 
schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, 
and granting leaves of absence, if needed.
  Cathy Lenze was nominated for the award by Straub employee Sergeant 
First Class Wendy Traynor.
  Since 1872, Straub Brewery has had a long tradition of excellence in 
brewing and operations. Now in its seventh generation of family 
ownership, Straub has endured over a century and a half of changes, 
including Prohibition, and remains a proud part of life and history for 
western Pennsylvania.
  Mr. Speaker, as the proud father of a U.S. Army soldier, I commend 
Straub Brewery and its vice president, Cathy Lenze, for their example 
to businesses throughout our community for their commitment to our 
Nation's heroes.

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