[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TORNADO AT PFIZER FACILITY

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, last week, a tornado ripped 
through Rocky Mount, North Carolina, severely damaging one of Pfizer's 
key facilities. We are grateful there were no fatalities, and we thank 
God for the first responders who ensured our community's safety.
  Even during times of adversity, Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla, made 
an extraordinary commitment to continue operations in Rocky Mount, the 
heart of North Carolina's First Congressional District, guaranteeing 
job security for the employees at this site and contributing to our 
local economy.
  The decision to stay and invest in Rocky Mount preserves the 
livelihoods of thousands of employees and sends a powerful message.
  As the recovery process continues, I genuinely appreciate the vital 
role Pfizer plays not only in the Rocky Mount community but across the 
East, America, and the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I say to the businesses and residents affected by this 
natural disaster, please know I will stand with you.

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