[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19308]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO LEONARD A. HADLEY FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                                 MAYTAG

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                        HON. LEONARD L. BOSWELL

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 3, 1999

  Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to give special 
recognition to Mr. Leonard A. Hadley, for his 40 years of service to 
Maytag Corporation of Newton, Iowa. I am privileged to represent Iowa's 
3rd Congressional District, which is home to Maytag Corporation. I, 
along with the residents of the 3rd Congressional District, wish to 
recognize the many valuable contributions made by Mr. Hadley as he 
enters retirement.
  We, in Iowa, are particularly proud of the Maytag Corporation. It is 
recognized as a worldwide leader in the appliance industry. Mr. 
Hadley's contributions as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, since 
1992, contributed greatly to that success. The continued emphasis on 
developing unique, innovative products while maintaining its reputation 
for quality and traditional Iowa values makes Leonard A. Hadley's 
tenure at Maytag Corporation particularly noteworthy.
  Mr. Hadley has also distinguished himself through his service on the 
boards of other leading businesses, indicating his strong commitment to 
building and maintaining a vibrant business climate in Iowa and the 
nation. He was recognized within the business community for his 
dedication and commitment to excellence by being inducted into the Iowa 
Business Hall of Fame in 1997.
  Another important contribution by Leonard A. Hadley was his 
commitment to education. With education serving as the great equalizer, 
we must continue enhancing opportunities for our youth to secure a 
strong education. Mr. Hadley has done just that through his efforts on 
the Board of Visitors of the University of Iowa College of Business, 
the Iowa College Foundation and the Board of the University of Iowa 
Foundation.
  I am confident we will continue to hear of many future contributions 
made by Mr. Hadley in his retirement which will greatly enhance our 
community, state and nation. I ask my colleagues to join me in offering 
a hearty congratulations and special recognition to Leonard A. Hadley 
as he prepares to retire after 40 successful years at Maytag 
Corporation.

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