[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18016]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING WHEATLAND TUBE COMPANY FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL RECORD IN 
                       THE EMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and 
acknowledge the Wheatland Tube Company, headquartered in Collingswood, 
New Jersey, as a recipient of the National Outstanding Employer of 
Veterans Award from the American Legion and the Disabled Veterans of 
America. This award was presented on September 1, 2004 at the American 
Legion's 86th National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
  The award, given to a select number of firms each year by the 2.7 
million member American Legion, is designed to recognize ``an 
exceptional record in the employment of veterans,'' and committed 
efforts to give veterans consideration in employment and job training 
opportunities. Over the past several years, Wheatland has demonstrated 
considerable dedication to this cause, working closely with the Mercer 
County, Pennsylvania Career Link program to provide an accessible 
system through which veterans have access to employment, education and 
training resources.
  No one is more deserving of assistance in securing employment than 
those brave men and women who give of themselves for the defense of our 
country. Their training, discipline, and resourcefulness serve as 
invaluable assets for companies across the country, and I am proud to 
recognize one such company in my district who has made special and 
notable efforts in the field. I congratulate the Wheatland Tube Company 
again and wish them best of luck in their future endeavors in this area 
and beyond.

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