[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23439]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MAGEE RIETER ON WINNING GENERAL MOTORS AWARD FOR 12TH 
                            CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Magee Rieter 
Automotive Systems of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania for winning the 
``Supplier of the Year'' award for quality and service for the 12th 
consecutive year from General Motors Corporation. I ask that my 
colleagues pay tribute to Magee Rieter, its President and Chief 
Executive Officer Mike Katerman and to all the employees for winning 
this international recognition.
  Not only is this the 12th straight award for Magee Rieter and its 
employees, they now have the distinction of being the only company in 
all of North America to earn the honor for so many consecutive years. 
Each year, fewer than 100 companies out of 30,000 win this distinction. 
Additionally, only one other company in the world can match this 
incredible record of quality.
  As Mr. Katerman puts it, Magee Rieter manufactures the highest 
quality fabricated floor carpet and acoustical systems. General Motors 
is their largest customer.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and honor to represent a company that 
has been internationally recognized for its commitment to quality, 
service, technology and value. It is equally rewarding to represent 
employees who are acclaimed for their hard work and ingenuity.

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