[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16605]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE FIVE MILLION HOUR SAFETY MILESTONE 
   ACHIEVED AT THE DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION OAK HARBOR, OHIO

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 6, 2001

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to express congratulations to employees of the Davis-Besse Nuclear 
Power Station for having achieved a significant safety milestone. On 
August 9, 2001 the employees of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station 
will have worked five million hours without a lost-time accident.
  As the first nuclear power plant in Ohio, the Davis-Besse Nuclear 
Power Station, since beginning operation in 1977, has generated more 
than 110 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough power to supply 
about 20 million homes with electricity for an entire year. The plant 
produces enough electricity to meet the demand of about half the people 
in northwest Ohio.
  Not only have Davis-Besse employees operated the plant reliably, they 
have observed the highest standards of safety, as well. So, again, it 
is my pleasure to recognize this important safety milestone. Five 
million hours without a lost-time accident means that, for more than 
three years, no employee has missed work due to a work-related illness 
or accident.
  Employees and managers at Davis-Besse have been able to achieve this 
and other milestones by paying close attention to detail and striving 
for excellence in even minor daily activities. Because of this 
operating philosophy, Davis-Besse has been recognized within the 
nuclear industry as a top performing plant.
  In addition to being an important power producer, the plant also is 
an important asset to the local community. It is one of the largest 
local employers, conducts business with more than 800 other businesses 
in Ohio and is a strong supporter of such causes as United Way, Ohio 
Reads, Boy Scouts of America, numerous wildlife and environmental 
organizations, and other charities.
  The economy of Ohio, and the country, is driven in part by safe, 
reliable energy, particularly electricity. The Davis-Besse plant has 
proved itself a valuable asset in meeting our energy needs. And I ask 
all of my colleagues of the 107th Congress to join me in recognizing 
the excellent work of the employees at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power 
Plant.

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