[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING ROLAND CHRISTENSEN

  (Mr. OWENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, in the latest edition of the U.S. News & 
World Report's ``Best States'' rankings, Utah was ranked the top in the 
Nation.
  Utah has one of the strongest economies in America because of our 
State's pro-market policies, family values, and entrepreneurial spirit. 
At the forefront of Utah's thriving economy is the booming technology 
industry in my district and across our State.
  Today, I recognize Roland Christensen, an entrepreneur, a 
businessowner, and an engineer who has made an invaluable contribution 
to the Gunnison community and the entire State of Utah.
  Raised in the rural town of Gunnison, Roland utilized his expertise 
in mechanical engineering to build one of the most successful aerospace 
companies in the Nation from the ground up in his hometown.
  ACT Aerospace is a defense technology manufacturing leader supporting 
our troops with the latest technology to win on the battleground 
because of the visionary leadership of Roland Christensen and the 
highly skilled workforce of Utah.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Roland for all he does to keep Utah the best 
place to live, raise a family, and start a business.

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