[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6388]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE KOESTER CORPORATION FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 
     COMMITMENT TO THE DEFIANCE COMMUNITY FOR THE PAST THIRTY YEARS

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 1999

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay special tribute to a remarkable, community-minded organization 
from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District--the Koester Corporation.
  In 1970, guided by an unwavering commitment to quality and 
entrepreneurial spirit, William C. Koester founded the Koester 
Corporation. For the past thirty years, the Koester Corporation has 
been an integral part of the Defiance community, and has been a key 
player in the manufacturing industry in Northwest Ohio and around the 
world.
  Through Mr. Koester's innovation and determination, the Koester 
Corporation has grown from the small firm of three employees he started 
in the early 1970's, to an industrial heavyweight with approximately 
sixty employees, conducting its business both domestically and in the 
international marketplace. Throughout its success, the Koester 
Corporation has maintained its presence and headquarters in Defiance 
for almost thirty years.
  Mr. Speaker, the true greatness of American productivity and 
manufacturing prowess is evident from the unique history of the Koester 
Corporation. With great expectations and more than a little hard work, 
William Koester has transformed his vision into a highly successful 
manufacturing and process control business. With the combination of his 
vision and the dedication and talents of the employees at the Koester 
Corporation, the recipe for success is written. At the same time, Mr. 
Koester has maintained his commitment to the local community and has 
strived to succeed as a good community partner, as well.
  Mr. Speaker, it has often been said that America succeeds due to the 
outstanding contributions of her citizens. In the case of William C. 
Koester and the Koester Corporation, I think that adage is very 
appropriate. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to 
stand and join me in paying special tribute to the Koester Corporation. 
For its thirty years of service to business, industry, and the Defiance 
area, we offer our sincere gratitude and our best wishes for the 
future.

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