[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16733]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    WAL-MART'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2004

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Wal-Mart's recent 
investment in community. Wal-Mart has decided to look no further than 
America's backyard to facilitate the manufacturing of quality products 
from a quality company here at home, Pinnacle Frames & Accents. Wal-
Mart's recent decision to renew its contract with Pinnacle displays the 
company's desire to help the American worker as well as stimulate the 
American economy.
  Wal-Mart deserves praise for making a conscious effort to employ 
American workers producing American products. Not only has Wal-Mart 
supported a superior company manufacturing a superior product, but it 
has deliberately strengthened the company's own ties within the 
community.
  As a further example of Wal-Mart's commitment to community, as 
Reservists and members of the National Guard are called up for duty, 
Wal-Mart has ensured our brave men and women receive 100% of their 
salary while they are protecting our freedoms abroad. This selfless act 
on behalf of our troops is rare and sets an example we can only hope 
the rest of corporate America will follow.
  Pinnacle Frames & Accents, who just recently renewed their contract 
with Wal-Mart, is located in Piggott and Pocahontas, Arkansas and 
maintains a commitment to creating excellent products through their 
diligent work ethic and professional attention to detail. Pinnacle's 
employees are hardworking Americans eager and enthusiastic to produce 
the best products on the market. Wal-Mart, through its recent contract, 
has proved that one does not have to venture outside of the U.S. to 
find first-rate, premium products at a fair price like those produced 
by Pinnacle.
  On behalf of the Congress, I recognize Wal-Mart for its decision to 
continue to invest in its rural roots as well as Pinnacle for their 
devoted workers and their distinguished business ideals. Wal-Mart's 
interest in American business practices is apparent through the renewal 
of this contract with Pinnacle who jointly shares in the company's 
desire to manufacture superior, quality products.

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