[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28079]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO HK CASTING OF WESTON, WEST VIRGINIA

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of HK Casting of 
Weston, West Virginia for being awarded a 2003 Export Achievement 
Certificate in recognition of an increased focus on exporting.
  The Export Achievement Certificate was created to recognize small and 
medium sized enterprises that have successfully entered the 
international marketplace for the first time or that have successfully 
entered a new market.
  As our economy continues to become more global, it is important for 
industries of all types to develop relationships and ties in the 
international community. As the West Virginia economy diversifies, HK 
Casting has taken major steps forward to promote the Mountain State and 
all it has to offer to the world economy.
  By making strides to expand opportunities, HK Casting has in turn 
brought benefits to the state that will be felt far beyond the business 
itself. I applaud HK Casting for its efforts and look forward to seeing 
continued success.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognition of HK 
Casting, and I offer them as an example to small and medium sized 
enterprises everywhere.

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