[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17266]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                OATS, INC., 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize Oats, Inc., 
and congratulate them on the celebration of their 30th anniversary.
  For 30 years Oats, Inc. has provided specialized transportation for 
the elderly, disabled and rural citizens in Missouri. Rural 
transportation is a very important piece of our federal transit system, 
particularly in Missouri and I thank Oats, Inc. for the exemplary job 
they have done. Oats, Inc. has continually upheld their strong 
commitment to their mission of providing reliable transportation for 
transportation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live independently 
in their own communities.
  Oats, Inc., will celebrate their 30th anniversary on September 26, 
2001. I would like to extend my appreciation to the volunteers and 
those attending the celebration for the support they have given to 
Oats, Inc. I would also like to thank Oats, Inc. for the outstanding 
services they have provided for the communities in Missouri and it is 
my sincerest hope that their success extends over the next 30 
years.

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