[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COMMEMORATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ETNYRE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2023

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor a remarkable company, 
Etnyre. Etnyre is a familyowned business which manufactures road 
equipment in Oregon, Illinois. After many years of successful product 
innovation and superior customer service, Etnyre is celebrating their 
125th anniversary.
  Founded in 1898, ED Etnyre & Co was established by Edward Daniel to 
produce thresher tanks and water tanks. Over the years, ED Etnyre & Co 
expanded to manufacture road equipment including the bituminous 
distributor and street flusher that were utilized by our Army, Navy, 
and Air Force in World War II. In the 1950's, Etnyre expanded to a new 
location where they continue to operate today as a family-owned 
business employing four hundred individuals. These individuals, called 
members, work hard to support, and serve Etnyre's mission, values, and 
the surrounding region's vitality.
  Etnyre has a lengthy history of contributing to the betterment of 
their community and others in the area. In 2018, the Etnyre Foundation 
was established. The goal of the Etnyre Foundation is to give back to 
communities that have contributed to Etnyre's success by providing 
grants to organizations in the Etnyre International Footprint. The 
Etnyre Foundation has provided $300,000 in grants since 2018.
  I commend Etnyre for their innovative product development, community 
philanthropy, and successful company growth in Illinois. I extend my 
sincere congratulations to Etnyre for a successful 125 years in 
business, and I wish them continued success.

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